If she can have a cookie? I keep telling her it is too late, but she wanted me to ask you guys what you think about the problem. She says "You are being unreasonable. All I want is baked dough in the form of a circle and you are hording it from me!"
"It's too late."
"Cookie Nazi!"
"Watch your mouth!"
"Talk some sense into him for me would ya?"
"They got nothing to say to you...how are you typing anyway?"
"I got skills. Don't you think me being able to type warrants a cookie?!"
"NO!"
"Please?"
"Dammit!! Stop asking, you are starting to raise my ire!"
"What's ire?"
"I can't recall...."
"I will get the dictionary for you.."
"Nah, don't worry about it."
"Can I have a cookie now?"
"I am going to shove that cookie up your ***"
"Bring it!"
While me and my dog wrestle, I will let you decide as to whether or not she gets the cookie...
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You know just for the fact the dog is doing the typing gets my vote. That is real talent. Give her the cookie before she types something bad and gets you in trouble because you know nobody will believe the dog did it. Cookie nazi!! LOL
haha
Sounds likd she's worked pretty hard for it. I say go for it!
WOW you and your dog really have bonded!
Give him the cookie, one won't hurt! (but just one)
Pitbulls are tough you'll never win might as well give her a cookie! LOL
Give the Poor thing a Cookie! Can't you see it's desperate?
(LOL)
That is one talented pit bull. Definately deserving of a cookie.
She's too mouthy, she needs to learn some respect.. She doesn't take you seriously at all. I say when she learns some manners she can have a cookie!
you really need to get a job mate
You better watch out when you sleep.
ok well that was random
Sunday, August 2, 2009
My pit bull shepard mix sheds terribly is there a way to stop it or at least so its not as bad?
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Shepherds are affectionately known as "German shedders" for a reason! If your dog has a more shepherd-like coat then there's no way you're gonna stop the shedding. You can do some things to reduce the shedding though.
Feed a high quality food. No alpo, ol' roy, or gravy train! I personally would also avoid Iams, eukanuba, and most purina products...there are much better foods out there. The difference it will make in your dog's coat is amazing! Look for a food that has a specified meat meal as the first or second ingredient (if it's second, then a specified meat should be first). Avoid foods that have more than two grains listed in the first five ingredients. Usually foods with corn on the ingredient's list are also pretty bad. A quality food may seem more expensive on the store shelf, but you will need to buy less of it, your dog will poop less (because they will actually be using more of the nutrition) and your dog will be much healthier over-all. So in the long run it is the cheap foods that will end up costing you the most.
You could also add vitamin E and essential fatty acids to your dog's food. You can buy these at most pet food stores, your vet, or even drug stores (in the human suppliment section). They come in both liquid form (probably the easiest way to add it to the food) an capsules (which you can give to your dog the same way you would any other pill...hidden in a treat...or you could puncture with a pin/needle and squeeze over their food). Do an internet search or ask your vet (or if you buy a product sold for pets, look on the label) for dosing.
Finally, you can brush your dog. Preferably outside. It's spring, which means that ALL dogs are shedding their winter coats. I recommend a rubber brush (you can buy them at almost any pet store, or you could buy a rubber curry comb in the horse section of your local farm or feed store) because not only do they do a great job of grabbing hair, but they work great to rub in shampoo when you need to bathe your dog. A shedding blade (the kind that looks like a big metal loop) is also useful and can do double duty as a bath-time tool (use the flat side to squeegee excess water after the bath). I also find my undercoat rake to be very helpful for pulling out under coat.
No there is no way to stop it. It's spring time and all the dogs are shedding their winter coats. You just have to be very good and brush him every day.
Get a good brush and brush everyday. What is shedding is the animals undercoat and will continue until it is gone. Happy Brushing!!
If your dogs hair is long, you can cut it down and it will make in not as bad. If not, theres nothing really you can do
groom or brush him
My pit bull puppy got a taste of blood... help!?
my pit just turn 4 months n for dinner i made some meat n at the bottom of the packages ders this lil pack of wat looks like blood... well some how he got a hold of it was chewing on it... my husband says that now we have to get rid of him because he says he will now want the blood n will attack someone to get blood... is this true? is goin to be agressive now? do i need to get rid of him? wat do i do?
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NO!!
I don't think Ive had a dog that has never gotten into meat packages.
SHOOT IT DOWN
put him down NOW
of course you dont! aggressiveness comes from the treatment he recieves not tasting a little blood. its not in their genes to kill. its what humans have made them do.
umm.. you should be feeding your dog raw meat, raw bones and dog food.
he has only just tasted raw meat?!?
you realise there is blood in all raw meat right?
.
just because he tasetd blood doesnt mean he will turn evil
the only thing that really matters is how you raise he, he will be mena if you teach him to fight and chain him out by himself. as long as you do not use him like this and be friendly to him you wont have anymore isssues than you normally would
absolutely, put him down
I sincerely doubt your pup will automaticly associate whatever taste of blood he may have had with humans any more than a dog who has eaten hamburger will automaticly latch onto the first cow he sees. Train you puppy well and discourage all biting, mouthing, and agressive behavior. Keep an eye on him, but I imagine he'll be fine.
ARE YOU SERIOUS??!? Please don't put him down! We feed out pittie meat and dried blood for a treat sometimes and he has never attacked anyone!
The main reasons pitties attack are things like being trained to fight and being chained up for hours and ignored. Just treat your dog like you would treat any other dog and if you are skeptical of my answer, please muzzle him, do not put him to sleep! Pitties are BABIES and they deserve to be LOVED!!!
No, he won't get nasty because he has tasted blood.
They are really only aggressive if they are trained to be aggressive. Work with a certified dog trainer if you are unsure.
No it isn't true! Pit bulls are aggressive but the majority of that crock of crap is how people raise them! If you will raise him to be obiedent he wont attack!
I hate that they are banning these beautiful dogs everywhere because some stupid people use them as fight dogs. They can be just as loving as any other breed and and other breed could be just as vicious as another.
I have a pit bull. My boyfriend trained him. If a kid falls on its bottom he'll nudge the kid until he gets back up again. He'll take kids for rides on his back. If they cry he's sitting beside them to comfort them. If he wants to play he goes to his toy box and opens it pull out which toy he wants and brings it to us or goes to the door. When he's finished playing you tell him to put his toys up he will.
Its all on how you train them. You don't have to get rid of your dog.
Please stop listening to idiotic comments made by people who get their facts out of their butts. The dog will be fine, as fine as his genetics and your training will allow. No need to get rid of a dog because he tasted blood. My police dog had tasted a lot of blood, never got rid of him. That is absurd. The dog will be fine.
I don't think you'll have to get rid of the dog. When they get their first taste of blood, they associate the taste with wherever they got it from.
For example, if he'd killed a chicken, then yes.there will be problems however, he got it from an inanimate object...I really don't think he's going to go on a killing spree.
I've tipped the blood from packaged meat onto my dogs biscuits and they have never associated my chickens or ducks to the liquid in their bowls.
relax. its a puppy.
take two packages - one with meat juice and the other with some blood. see which one he likes. just a guess.
Wow -- that's he silliest thing I've ever heard. Tasting blood doesn't send ANY dog into an aggressive frenzy!
Sharks? Yes. Dogs? No!
Are you serious? No that is not true at all! Oh my goodness. You guys REALLY need to look into what the breed is all about.
My Pit Bull eats red meat with a little blood some times and he is the biggest sweety.
If anything you should just punish your dog for getting into the trash and move on.
How your dog behaves all depends on genetics and treatment. If you treat him well and take proper care of him and give him exercise then he will be a happy healthy dog. Pit Bulls are not blood crazed maniacs. They are dogs not demon beasts from hell. Cmon. Seriously study up on the breed you will be surprised at how prized they were in this country not so long ago.
that is a misconception. Pitt Bulls have a bad rep but they are not wolves or vampires. Believe it or not cocker spaniels actually hold the statistic for biting the most people. It's just not as well known.
Any dog would enjoy a good steak blood and all.
Denfentley do not get rid of him! A dog gets the taste of blood he he attacks a living creature example a chicken it defentley does not get the taste of blood if it has chewed on a raw meat "package" it two different things completley. That is a fact. He did not go in for the "kill"or anything he was simply doing what a puppy does- CHEW!
Don't panic :)
My dogs have gotten into the meat package stuff too, I would be more concerned that they may have swallowed some of the packaging material then I would be about the blood
I own 4 pits and they are all on a raw meat diet. They have a canine good citizen certificate. Never been aggressive. A lot of breeders and people who work their dogs use a raw or BARF diet. This is not going to make him a crazy killing machine! LOL. You should really start doing some research on the breed you own. It takes a knowledgeable person to own a bully breed.
No he is not going to be aggressive just because he tasted blood. Are you aggressive just because you cooked and ate the hamburger? Same difference.
i wouldnt worry about it. and the puppy will be agressive anyways, your the one that chose that breed
Pitt Bull, ummmm.. I wouldn't have one in the first place so I wouldn't know!
He's a puppy not a shark, Feed him the normal dog food like you been doing and more than likely over time he won't even remember tasting it
I have a pitbull and we give him raw meat all the time and he is just fine. People who fight there dogs let them catch rabbits and kill them and once they taste the blood they start to get aggresive. That is why many people believe if a pitbull gets ahold of blood they will become aggresive which isnt true. A pitbull that kills a rabbit already has the aggressive attitude and so once they taste the blood of a rabbit (which is really strong blood) they become more and more aggressive but it also has to do with the way these people are raising there dogs.
Your pitbull will be fine like I said we give ours raw meat all the time (which has plenty of blood in it) and we also know plenty of people who feed there pitbulls raw meat too and all of our pitbulls are NOT aggressive so by your dog eating a thing that has blood in it will not do anything to him but maybe make him want to eat some raw food. He will be fine feed him some raw chicken he will love it. Just treat him like you always do and he will be fine.
**** I also wanted to add what kind of dog lovers are yall to tell her to put her dog to sleep pitbulls are not any different then any other dogs. The only thing is when a pitbull attacks people talk about it and blame the whole breed but when another dog attacks they say well the owners must have bet him or some one must have caused it. It is a fact that pitbulls are the least likely dog to attack someone and the only reason people talk down on the pitbull breed is because they have only HEARD something about them. They probably didnt raise there own pitbull because all of my pitbulls have been just fine with no aggression so what kind of people are you to judge such a wonderful breed of dog!!!!
Not true.
Pits are lovable, high energy, wonderful pets. It's natural for them to eat raw meats , which have blood. It does not increase aggression or give them a "thirst" for more blood...
And to all the morons who seem to think pit bulls are aggressive;; MOST cases of "pit bull" attacks are done by mixed breeds, not true blooded pit bulls. Look stuff up before breeding ignorance. =)
don't worry about it, the dog's fine, treat him well and he'll be good to you!
his level of aggression depends on how you treat him.
the taste of blood thing has nothing to do with packages of meat - that's more about attacking someone or something and getting a taste by drawing the blood themselves. dogs can be smart, but all your dog has learned so far is that packages of meat have juice that can contain blood and tastes good (to him!) - not that people or other animals have blood that he can get at if he bites them. in a dog's head, the two things are so incredibly different, he's never going to make that connection.
Your husband is a moron! That's not how it works at all. Dogs don't "get a taste for blood" and attack in order to satisfy that craving...that's just plain stupid. Even if it did work that way, your dog got a taste of beef blood (or lamb or chicken or whatever you made for dinner, I'm assuming beef because chicken blood isn't as dark and not many people eat sheep these days)...so only cows would have to worry.
Please seek out a professional trainer and enroll your puppy in obedience classes NOW! You obviously don't know much about dogs and pit bulls NEED an owner who understands at least the most basic ideas of dog behavior and training. They can be prone to aggression if not properly trained and socialized (as can any breed). If you are not willing to take the time to learn about the training and behavior issues in this very misunderstood and often mistreated breed then you really should consider "getting rid" of him and finding him a new home that can be responsible for him.
That is crazy, i have a pit and he is over almost a year and 6 months. The fact that he has tasted blood is not going to affect his attitude you just have to raise the dog properly. mine would rather lick someone than bite them and he has had treats that are basically dried blood and he has gotten a hold of the little thing at the bottom of the meat pack as well. You just have to give him a lot of love and treat him like you would any other dog i have a Golden Retriever as well and they get along a play together all the time. It is weird but because our Golden Retriever is older he actually dominates over our Pit. It is all how you choose to raise the dog how it turns out. I feel that it is just like raising children.
The only thing he'll attack will be the garbage bags because now he associates the tasty treat with meat packing trays. Just make sure you put a good lid on your garbage. And no raw meat nor blood makes them aggressive, there are lots of folks that feed their dogs these types of diets and they're fine.
Your husband made the dog sound like it was some type of vampire.(lol)
you should not own a pit as you don't trust the dog if you did you would not be having this question .pits are not unlike other dogs ,they have a big rep for meanness but talk to a kind owner and they well tell you they feel very save with there pit .your dog well not hurt others if you feed him meat and bone and blood .make sure you bring him around a lot of people as he grows this well make him a better companion
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NO!!
I don't think Ive had a dog that has never gotten into meat packages.
SHOOT IT DOWN
put him down NOW
of course you dont! aggressiveness comes from the treatment he recieves not tasting a little blood. its not in their genes to kill. its what humans have made them do.
umm.. you should be feeding your dog raw meat, raw bones and dog food.
he has only just tasted raw meat?!?
you realise there is blood in all raw meat right?
.
just because he tasetd blood doesnt mean he will turn evil
the only thing that really matters is how you raise he, he will be mena if you teach him to fight and chain him out by himself. as long as you do not use him like this and be friendly to him you wont have anymore isssues than you normally would
absolutely, put him down
I sincerely doubt your pup will automaticly associate whatever taste of blood he may have had with humans any more than a dog who has eaten hamburger will automaticly latch onto the first cow he sees. Train you puppy well and discourage all biting, mouthing, and agressive behavior. Keep an eye on him, but I imagine he'll be fine.
ARE YOU SERIOUS??!? Please don't put him down! We feed out pittie meat and dried blood for a treat sometimes and he has never attacked anyone!
The main reasons pitties attack are things like being trained to fight and being chained up for hours and ignored. Just treat your dog like you would treat any other dog and if you are skeptical of my answer, please muzzle him, do not put him to sleep! Pitties are BABIES and they deserve to be LOVED!!!
No, he won't get nasty because he has tasted blood.
They are really only aggressive if they are trained to be aggressive. Work with a certified dog trainer if you are unsure.
No it isn't true! Pit bulls are aggressive but the majority of that crock of crap is how people raise them! If you will raise him to be obiedent he wont attack!
I hate that they are banning these beautiful dogs everywhere because some stupid people use them as fight dogs. They can be just as loving as any other breed and and other breed could be just as vicious as another.
I have a pit bull. My boyfriend trained him. If a kid falls on its bottom he'll nudge the kid until he gets back up again. He'll take kids for rides on his back. If they cry he's sitting beside them to comfort them. If he wants to play he goes to his toy box and opens it pull out which toy he wants and brings it to us or goes to the door. When he's finished playing you tell him to put his toys up he will.
Its all on how you train them. You don't have to get rid of your dog.
Please stop listening to idiotic comments made by people who get their facts out of their butts. The dog will be fine, as fine as his genetics and your training will allow. No need to get rid of a dog because he tasted blood. My police dog had tasted a lot of blood, never got rid of him. That is absurd. The dog will be fine.
I don't think you'll have to get rid of the dog. When they get their first taste of blood, they associate the taste with wherever they got it from.
For example, if he'd killed a chicken, then yes.there will be problems however, he got it from an inanimate object...I really don't think he's going to go on a killing spree.
I've tipped the blood from packaged meat onto my dogs biscuits and they have never associated my chickens or ducks to the liquid in their bowls.
relax. its a puppy.
take two packages - one with meat juice and the other with some blood. see which one he likes. just a guess.
Wow -- that's he silliest thing I've ever heard. Tasting blood doesn't send ANY dog into an aggressive frenzy!
Sharks? Yes. Dogs? No!
Are you serious? No that is not true at all! Oh my goodness. You guys REALLY need to look into what the breed is all about.
My Pit Bull eats red meat with a little blood some times and he is the biggest sweety.
If anything you should just punish your dog for getting into the trash and move on.
How your dog behaves all depends on genetics and treatment. If you treat him well and take proper care of him and give him exercise then he will be a happy healthy dog. Pit Bulls are not blood crazed maniacs. They are dogs not demon beasts from hell. Cmon. Seriously study up on the breed you will be surprised at how prized they were in this country not so long ago.
that is a misconception. Pitt Bulls have a bad rep but they are not wolves or vampires. Believe it or not cocker spaniels actually hold the statistic for biting the most people. It's just not as well known.
Any dog would enjoy a good steak blood and all.
Denfentley do not get rid of him! A dog gets the taste of blood he he attacks a living creature example a chicken it defentley does not get the taste of blood if it has chewed on a raw meat "package" it two different things completley. That is a fact. He did not go in for the "kill"or anything he was simply doing what a puppy does- CHEW!
Don't panic :)
My dogs have gotten into the meat package stuff too, I would be more concerned that they may have swallowed some of the packaging material then I would be about the blood
I own 4 pits and they are all on a raw meat diet. They have a canine good citizen certificate. Never been aggressive. A lot of breeders and people who work their dogs use a raw or BARF diet. This is not going to make him a crazy killing machine! LOL. You should really start doing some research on the breed you own. It takes a knowledgeable person to own a bully breed.
No he is not going to be aggressive just because he tasted blood. Are you aggressive just because you cooked and ate the hamburger? Same difference.
i wouldnt worry about it. and the puppy will be agressive anyways, your the one that chose that breed
Pitt Bull, ummmm.. I wouldn't have one in the first place so I wouldn't know!
He's a puppy not a shark, Feed him the normal dog food like you been doing and more than likely over time he won't even remember tasting it
I have a pitbull and we give him raw meat all the time and he is just fine. People who fight there dogs let them catch rabbits and kill them and once they taste the blood they start to get aggresive. That is why many people believe if a pitbull gets ahold of blood they will become aggresive which isnt true. A pitbull that kills a rabbit already has the aggressive attitude and so once they taste the blood of a rabbit (which is really strong blood) they become more and more aggressive but it also has to do with the way these people are raising there dogs.
Your pitbull will be fine like I said we give ours raw meat all the time (which has plenty of blood in it) and we also know plenty of people who feed there pitbulls raw meat too and all of our pitbulls are NOT aggressive so by your dog eating a thing that has blood in it will not do anything to him but maybe make him want to eat some raw food. He will be fine feed him some raw chicken he will love it. Just treat him like you always do and he will be fine.
**** I also wanted to add what kind of dog lovers are yall to tell her to put her dog to sleep pitbulls are not any different then any other dogs. The only thing is when a pitbull attacks people talk about it and blame the whole breed but when another dog attacks they say well the owners must have bet him or some one must have caused it. It is a fact that pitbulls are the least likely dog to attack someone and the only reason people talk down on the pitbull breed is because they have only HEARD something about them. They probably didnt raise there own pitbull because all of my pitbulls have been just fine with no aggression so what kind of people are you to judge such a wonderful breed of dog!!!!
Not true.
Pits are lovable, high energy, wonderful pets. It's natural for them to eat raw meats , which have blood. It does not increase aggression or give them a "thirst" for more blood...
And to all the morons who seem to think pit bulls are aggressive;; MOST cases of "pit bull" attacks are done by mixed breeds, not true blooded pit bulls. Look stuff up before breeding ignorance. =)
don't worry about it, the dog's fine, treat him well and he'll be good to you!
his level of aggression depends on how you treat him.
the taste of blood thing has nothing to do with packages of meat - that's more about attacking someone or something and getting a taste by drawing the blood themselves. dogs can be smart, but all your dog has learned so far is that packages of meat have juice that can contain blood and tastes good (to him!) - not that people or other animals have blood that he can get at if he bites them. in a dog's head, the two things are so incredibly different, he's never going to make that connection.
Your husband is a moron! That's not how it works at all. Dogs don't "get a taste for blood" and attack in order to satisfy that craving...that's just plain stupid. Even if it did work that way, your dog got a taste of beef blood (or lamb or chicken or whatever you made for dinner, I'm assuming beef because chicken blood isn't as dark and not many people eat sheep these days)...so only cows would have to worry.
Please seek out a professional trainer and enroll your puppy in obedience classes NOW! You obviously don't know much about dogs and pit bulls NEED an owner who understands at least the most basic ideas of dog behavior and training. They can be prone to aggression if not properly trained and socialized (as can any breed). If you are not willing to take the time to learn about the training and behavior issues in this very misunderstood and often mistreated breed then you really should consider "getting rid" of him and finding him a new home that can be responsible for him.
That is crazy, i have a pit and he is over almost a year and 6 months. The fact that he has tasted blood is not going to affect his attitude you just have to raise the dog properly. mine would rather lick someone than bite them and he has had treats that are basically dried blood and he has gotten a hold of the little thing at the bottom of the meat pack as well. You just have to give him a lot of love and treat him like you would any other dog i have a Golden Retriever as well and they get along a play together all the time. It is weird but because our Golden Retriever is older he actually dominates over our Pit. It is all how you choose to raise the dog how it turns out. I feel that it is just like raising children.
The only thing he'll attack will be the garbage bags because now he associates the tasty treat with meat packing trays. Just make sure you put a good lid on your garbage. And no raw meat nor blood makes them aggressive, there are lots of folks that feed their dogs these types of diets and they're fine.
Your husband made the dog sound like it was some type of vampire.(lol)
you should not own a pit as you don't trust the dog if you did you would not be having this question .pits are not unlike other dogs ,they have a big rep for meanness but talk to a kind owner and they well tell you they feel very save with there pit .your dog well not hurt others if you feed him meat and bone and blood .make sure you bring him around a lot of people as he grows this well make him a better companion
My pit bull punched me in the face.?
Just thought i would share a funny story with you. i rolled over this morning and came face to face with my sleeping pit bull. She was snoring really loud, so I decided to mess with her a little bit. I gently tickled her nose, she brought a paw up and ran it down her nose to knock my finger off, still asleep the whole time. I thought it was funny, so I did it again. this time she threw her paw right on my lips, (hard enough to bust em open) but didn't go for a scratch. She punched me in the mouth!
note - I know she was just stretching and reacting to the nose tickling at the same time, but at the wee hours of the morning I couldn't help but think she was like, "I got something for your @ss!!" WHAM!
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LMAO. great story.
I am a drug enforcement officer, and my buddies K-9 Boxer does that to me every time I take the stance %26 say "Ya wanna wrestle?". He jumps at me with both front paws just a flaling at me.
Thanks for the laugh.
I have been slapped silly by my cat, so dont feel weird. It happens a lot. That is really funny tho!!
Yeah, payback's a b***h.literally.
She wasn't stretching, she's been planning that for a while.
Haha nice.
I remember years back I was watching television on the couch and passed out on my stomach. When I finally woke up I realized it was very late, and tried to get up to go to bed but couldn't.
Apparently my dog had seized the opportunity to use my back/neck as a pillow and had passed out curled up on top of me. Mind you, he was a Basset Hound and a pretty heavy one at that.
I tried to wake him up only to hear him complain. I thought it was friggin hilarious.
:))
my friend told me once about when she was crying alone and her kitten snuck up on her and looked her in the eyes and then just reached out her paw and wiped the tear off her face , just one wipe over the tear
it's eerie how human they seem sometimes
LOL sounds like my Berner.Bernese Mountain Dogs should have been called Boxers I swear, she talks with her paws constantly. When husband now goes to work with the odd bloody lip he blames it on me, saying I hit him with a frying pan! >.%26lt; Thankfully all his co-workers have met the dog and have seen the way she 'talks', and they know his sense of humor!!
When you play with the dog expect to be treated like one!
LMAO ~ That was cute, Thank for sharing.
My youngest dog does that to my but it's when I am watching TV %26 not paying any attention to her.
that is really cute mine does that when I'm petting the cat and not paying attention to her
Yea, Dont u just love them. Proud to be a pitt bull owner.
note - I know she was just stretching and reacting to the nose tickling at the same time, but at the wee hours of the morning I couldn't help but think she was like, "I got something for your @ss!!" WHAM!
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LMAO. great story.
I am a drug enforcement officer, and my buddies K-9 Boxer does that to me every time I take the stance %26 say "Ya wanna wrestle?". He jumps at me with both front paws just a flaling at me.
Thanks for the laugh.
I have been slapped silly by my cat, so dont feel weird. It happens a lot. That is really funny tho!!
Yeah, payback's a b***h.literally.
She wasn't stretching, she's been planning that for a while.
Haha nice.
I remember years back I was watching television on the couch and passed out on my stomach. When I finally woke up I realized it was very late, and tried to get up to go to bed but couldn't.
Apparently my dog had seized the opportunity to use my back/neck as a pillow and had passed out curled up on top of me. Mind you, he was a Basset Hound and a pretty heavy one at that.
I tried to wake him up only to hear him complain. I thought it was friggin hilarious.
:))
my friend told me once about when she was crying alone and her kitten snuck up on her and looked her in the eyes and then just reached out her paw and wiped the tear off her face , just one wipe over the tear
it's eerie how human they seem sometimes
LOL sounds like my Berner.Bernese Mountain Dogs should have been called Boxers I swear, she talks with her paws constantly. When husband now goes to work with the odd bloody lip he blames it on me, saying I hit him with a frying pan! >.%26lt; Thankfully all his co-workers have met the dog and have seen the way she 'talks', and they know his sense of humor!!
When you play with the dog expect to be treated like one!
LMAO ~ That was cute, Thank for sharing.
My youngest dog does that to my but it's when I am watching TV %26 not paying any attention to her.
that is really cute mine does that when I'm petting the cat and not paying attention to her
Yea, Dont u just love them. Proud to be a pitt bull owner.
My pit bull 'mounted' a pillow?
he just finished up, do I rub his nose in it and tell him he is a bad dog?
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no its just natural.
no! if he is an intact male this will happen if there is a stray female dog in the neighborhood who is in heat.your dog has done nothing wrong...
This behavior is very normal. If you don't want to get him fixed you should consider using him for stud service. He won't worry about humping pillows anymore. lol
My Rat Terrier does that to a teddy bear all the time. It's his teddy bear so I don't care. He's not hurting anything or anyone so what's the harm in letting him have his fun. Just wash the pillow and have it ready for him next time! That's what I do with my dog's "love-bear."
P.S. My dog is neutered too! The vet told me this was perfectly normal even for a neutered male (you should have seen how embarrassed I was to ask the vet this).
Its common for male and also dominant female dogs to mount alot of things. Its caused by fustration and not always sexual fustration. If you dog isnt fixed it can be because that a dog in the neighborhood is in heat and hes fustrated. If its already fixed its probably fustrated because of something in the house is out of order.
I hope your kidding about rubbing its face in it. Everytime you touch yourself should your parents or someone rub your face in it? I wish people would stop suggesting the rubb the nose in stuff. It solves nothing and only gets body fluids, poops, and all other sort of nastys go into the nasal passages and very likely can cause an infection in the dogs sinuses. So DO NOT rub its nose, and humping is not a train or un trained behavior. Take the dog out for extra runs and exercise, pay more attention to it, and get it fixed if it isnt. That will stop the pillow humping POSSIBLY. I have a 6 year old male thats not fixed and he still humps my slippers, pillows, and stuffed animals and he did it from the time he was 8 months. I look the other way till he's done, and then wash them. Thats how I deal with it. besides it makes him nice and tired and I dont have to walk him as much!
yes, if you do not correct him who will?
I think you need to curl up with your "favorite" pillow.
You might want to use a different pillow to lay your head on.
Humping is a natural thing that male and female dogs both do. Sometimes even if they are spayed or neutered they do this. When I first brought my dog home and he did this after being neutered I thought for sure the vet did something wrong so I asked the vet. He told me some dogs have higher levels of hormones and will sometimes still do this even if they have been fixed (neutered). It is also a dominance thing in many cases and is not a sexual thing at all. Do not worry. Get him some toys and hopefully he will use them like my dog does instead of your pillow and be thankful he's not trying to use people's legs.
As many people have mentioned above, it might help to neuter him, if he's not already. Also, as has been said, it is not necessarily, but also a dominance thing.
And please don't rub his nose in it or anything else - it's futile and destructive. Do however tell him "No" and take his pillow away. If you let him go at it, it will be harder to get him out of the habit, and even if it is only 'his' pillow or 'his' teddy, next time, it might be your pillow or the girl girl next door's teddy. Better to be consistent and teach him that he is not allowed to hump any household objects (or family members)
No. He'd like that. My cat pisses on everything (in the house) and we've tried rubbing his nose in it, and he ended up just smelling it.
Soo.I would...neuture him/her.
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no its just natural.
no! if he is an intact male this will happen if there is a stray female dog in the neighborhood who is in heat.your dog has done nothing wrong...
This behavior is very normal. If you don't want to get him fixed you should consider using him for stud service. He won't worry about humping pillows anymore. lol
My Rat Terrier does that to a teddy bear all the time. It's his teddy bear so I don't care. He's not hurting anything or anyone so what's the harm in letting him have his fun. Just wash the pillow and have it ready for him next time! That's what I do with my dog's "love-bear."
P.S. My dog is neutered too! The vet told me this was perfectly normal even for a neutered male (you should have seen how embarrassed I was to ask the vet this).
Its common for male and also dominant female dogs to mount alot of things. Its caused by fustration and not always sexual fustration. If you dog isnt fixed it can be because that a dog in the neighborhood is in heat and hes fustrated. If its already fixed its probably fustrated because of something in the house is out of order.
I hope your kidding about rubbing its face in it. Everytime you touch yourself should your parents or someone rub your face in it? I wish people would stop suggesting the rubb the nose in stuff. It solves nothing and only gets body fluids, poops, and all other sort of nastys go into the nasal passages and very likely can cause an infection in the dogs sinuses. So DO NOT rub its nose, and humping is not a train or un trained behavior. Take the dog out for extra runs and exercise, pay more attention to it, and get it fixed if it isnt. That will stop the pillow humping POSSIBLY. I have a 6 year old male thats not fixed and he still humps my slippers, pillows, and stuffed animals and he did it from the time he was 8 months. I look the other way till he's done, and then wash them. Thats how I deal with it. besides it makes him nice and tired and I dont have to walk him as much!
yes, if you do not correct him who will?
I think you need to curl up with your "favorite" pillow.
You might want to use a different pillow to lay your head on.
Humping is a natural thing that male and female dogs both do. Sometimes even if they are spayed or neutered they do this. When I first brought my dog home and he did this after being neutered I thought for sure the vet did something wrong so I asked the vet. He told me some dogs have higher levels of hormones and will sometimes still do this even if they have been fixed (neutered). It is also a dominance thing in many cases and is not a sexual thing at all. Do not worry. Get him some toys and hopefully he will use them like my dog does instead of your pillow and be thankful he's not trying to use people's legs.
As many people have mentioned above, it might help to neuter him, if he's not already. Also, as has been said, it is not necessarily, but also a dominance thing.
And please don't rub his nose in it or anything else - it's futile and destructive. Do however tell him "No" and take his pillow away. If you let him go at it, it will be harder to get him out of the habit, and even if it is only 'his' pillow or 'his' teddy, next time, it might be your pillow or the girl girl next door's teddy. Better to be consistent and teach him that he is not allowed to hump any household objects (or family members)
No. He'd like that. My cat pisses on everything (in the house) and we've tried rubbing his nose in it, and he ended up just smelling it.
Soo.I would...neuture him/her.
My pit bull has a problem,please help...?
She barked once..any advice?
God I love posting these random goofy questions.
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thats funny, my pit bull barked to, I don't know whats causing it but if you find out let me know!!
Do you want a dog that barks a lot or are you just being goofy?
Tell her she's a GOOD DOG and give her lots of love and attention and socialize her with other people and dogs everyday. Pitbulls are not really known for barking you know. Just depends upon training and social factors. I bet she's cute though. I want one.
Obviously you do love goofy questions..
You should finish school, go on to college and get a good job, cause you aren't going to make it as a comedian..
Pitbulls bark 1ce to let people know that their owner is an idiot..
is this actually a question or you are only being stupid.its a dog what you expected it is normal for it to bark!
With a pit bull you have lots more to potentially worry about than her NOT barking!
Next time BARK back! :)
Yep. Wait until she barks again. I bet she will but you cant leave her side or you might miss it. You have to just keep watching dont even go to the restroom just watch! LOL
you are going to have to have to have her put to sleep
God I love posting these random goofy questions.
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thats funny, my pit bull barked to, I don't know whats causing it but if you find out let me know!!
Do you want a dog that barks a lot or are you just being goofy?
Tell her she's a GOOD DOG and give her lots of love and attention and socialize her with other people and dogs everyday. Pitbulls are not really known for barking you know. Just depends upon training and social factors. I bet she's cute though. I want one.
Obviously you do love goofy questions..
You should finish school, go on to college and get a good job, cause you aren't going to make it as a comedian..
Pitbulls bark 1ce to let people know that their owner is an idiot..
is this actually a question or you are only being stupid.its a dog what you expected it is normal for it to bark!
With a pit bull you have lots more to potentially worry about than her NOT barking!
Next time BARK back! :)
Yep. Wait until she barks again. I bet she will but you cant leave her side or you might miss it. You have to just keep watching dont even go to the restroom just watch! LOL
you are going to have to have to have her put to sleep
My pit bull demands to know...?
"Who will rub my belly"?
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Pick me!! Pick me!
I will!!
I love pittie bulls!!
And I know the special spot on the belly too!!
I would love to! I know how much pit-buls love their bellies rubbed, I have two, and that's their favorite spot.
who belly ? your or you dogs?
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Pick me!! Pick me!
I will!!
I love pittie bulls!!
And I know the special spot on the belly too!!
I would love to! I know how much pit-buls love their bellies rubbed, I have two, and that's their favorite spot.
who belly ? your or you dogs?
My pets won't get along?
I recently brought home a 3 month German Shepherd. We have an orange tabby at home too. The problem is my cat is very mean to my dog. He will just hiss and screech at him and then run away.and all my dog wants to do is meet him. Sometimes I think the cat purposely taunts him. One day, my dog and cat were on opposite ends of room. The dog saw him, but he didn't care and turned around and walked away. THE CAT THEN CHASED THE DOG TO GET HIS ATTENTION! Yes, THE CAT CHASES THE DOG.
Oh yeah one more thing, before we had a German Shepherd, we had a toy poodle. The poodle was the first pet we had and then we bought the cat and they both got along fine. The cat was happy to play with him. So, why can't the cat get along with this dog?
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the poor cat is probably jealous
also, you said you had a poodle 1st, then the cat came along, then poodle goes, new german shepherd, the cat probably thinks you are going to get rid of it!
just give it extra love
Well in time they may. They need to get to know each other. If your cat got along with your other dog then maybe he is not to sure about this dog.
I'd watch the cat to make sure it doesn't harm the pup. I bet in a few weeks they will find common ground and then become friends.
Dogs and cats don't naturally get along well.. Kinda like arch enemies.. But your dog is a puppy, so he is going to be easier to teach to love and respect the cat.. Don't allow the puppy to play rough with the cat... and don't allow the cat to hurt the puppy.
That cat if he has his claws can do serious damage to a puppy's nose leather. Make sure that they both have a place of their own where they can feel safe and secure.. Crate train the puppy... make sure the cat has a spot that she can get up and away from the dog. Give them some time, and other than protecting them from one another, don't interfere and don't try to force the friendship.. The cat will come around one day when she is cold and looking for someone to use to keep her warm..
Not to worry give them time they will be sleeping with each other befor you know it Mr Tabbie is just saying this is my house it's all about My space so give it time
We have both a dog and a cat. When we brought home the cat, about 2 weeks ago, we kept them separated. We put the cat in out master bathroom with all her things. Our dog would go to the door and smell her underneath it. We put one of the dog's blankets in the bathroom in the cat bed too. After a couple days they were used to each other's scents and when we introduced them face to face they seemed fine. Sometimes they still play a little too rough, but they are getting used to each other. they even sleep together now.
So maybe try to separate them for a day so they can get over the initial anxiety of bringing home a new animal. They will warm up to each other eventually!
Oh yeah one more thing, before we had a German Shepherd, we had a toy poodle. The poodle was the first pet we had and then we bought the cat and they both got along fine. The cat was happy to play with him. So, why can't the cat get along with this dog?
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the poor cat is probably jealous
also, you said you had a poodle 1st, then the cat came along, then poodle goes, new german shepherd, the cat probably thinks you are going to get rid of it!
just give it extra love
Well in time they may. They need to get to know each other. If your cat got along with your other dog then maybe he is not to sure about this dog.
I'd watch the cat to make sure it doesn't harm the pup. I bet in a few weeks they will find common ground and then become friends.
Dogs and cats don't naturally get along well.. Kinda like arch enemies.. But your dog is a puppy, so he is going to be easier to teach to love and respect the cat.. Don't allow the puppy to play rough with the cat... and don't allow the cat to hurt the puppy.
That cat if he has his claws can do serious damage to a puppy's nose leather. Make sure that they both have a place of their own where they can feel safe and secure.. Crate train the puppy... make sure the cat has a spot that she can get up and away from the dog. Give them some time, and other than protecting them from one another, don't interfere and don't try to force the friendship.. The cat will come around one day when she is cold and looking for someone to use to keep her warm..
Not to worry give them time they will be sleeping with each other befor you know it Mr Tabbie is just saying this is my house it's all about My space so give it time
We have both a dog and a cat. When we brought home the cat, about 2 weeks ago, we kept them separated. We put the cat in out master bathroom with all her things. Our dog would go to the door and smell her underneath it. We put one of the dog's blankets in the bathroom in the cat bed too. After a couple days they were used to each other's scents and when we introduced them face to face they seemed fine. Sometimes they still play a little too rough, but they are getting used to each other. they even sleep together now.
So maybe try to separate them for a day so they can get over the initial anxiety of bringing home a new animal. They will warm up to each other eventually!
My pet whose breed is half terrier half japanese spitz, has a tendency to bark incessantly. what can i do?
I need help, it's becoming so annoying and even our neighbors are complaining.
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You could try the water bottle method. Give a little shot of water when you scold for barking. See if that will start working. It will take some patience. Another way is to get a kennel and use a "time out" method. Scold for the noise and put him/her in the kennel for a little while. To help make quiet, drape a towel or blanket over the door so it can't see. Repitition is the key. You can get lots of training advice by visiting Leerburgkennels.com The guy on this site has trained all kinds of dogs and has lots and lots of info. Good luck.
grab their mouth when they bark. so she/he gonna scare of u. i mean scare to bark front of you
Truly the breed doesn't matter, pay attention as to when it seems to be happening the most. I would venture to say that it is a matter of attention/dominance. Basically you have to let the dog know that you're in control, but usually people aren't willing to to this. Does the dog have free roam of the house? Sit on the couch or YOU when ever it wants? The dog is lacking leadership, sounds crazy but it's true. Do you take the dog for walks? When walking is it relaxed, does the dog pull on the leash? Hopefully this is a younger dog and has not begun to accept this behavior as normal. Be firm with the dog (no physical contact/hitting!!) stern relaxed voice, if you yell the dog yells (barks). Act as if its a child, do not give in to whining or "fits".
Make a correction the instant she starts up or even before if you can tell she is going to start. Reward her for being quiet. Often a barkie dog is a bored dog. Exercise her more, like good long walks. Try some new toys, good try a tin with rocks in it and when she barks shake the tin - that sometimes
works.
Also practise you being the alpha dog - you will have to look that up not enough room go into details here.
For a temporary fix, get an empty Slimfast can (since it is made of steel), put some pennies inside, and shake when he barks. The copper banging against the steel is very irritating to most dogs, but doesn't work on all dogs. If you try a regular soda can, it will not work because it is made of aluminum.
Try to bring your dog inside as much as possible as well. Your dog probably wants to be with you anyway.
Good luck!
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You could try the water bottle method. Give a little shot of water when you scold for barking. See if that will start working. It will take some patience. Another way is to get a kennel and use a "time out" method. Scold for the noise and put him/her in the kennel for a little while. To help make quiet, drape a towel or blanket over the door so it can't see. Repitition is the key. You can get lots of training advice by visiting Leerburgkennels.com The guy on this site has trained all kinds of dogs and has lots and lots of info. Good luck.
grab their mouth when they bark. so she/he gonna scare of u. i mean scare to bark front of you
Truly the breed doesn't matter, pay attention as to when it seems to be happening the most. I would venture to say that it is a matter of attention/dominance. Basically you have to let the dog know that you're in control, but usually people aren't willing to to this. Does the dog have free roam of the house? Sit on the couch or YOU when ever it wants? The dog is lacking leadership, sounds crazy but it's true. Do you take the dog for walks? When walking is it relaxed, does the dog pull on the leash? Hopefully this is a younger dog and has not begun to accept this behavior as normal. Be firm with the dog (no physical contact/hitting!!) stern relaxed voice, if you yell the dog yells (barks). Act as if its a child, do not give in to whining or "fits".
Make a correction the instant she starts up or even before if you can tell she is going to start. Reward her for being quiet. Often a barkie dog is a bored dog. Exercise her more, like good long walks. Try some new toys, good try a tin with rocks in it and when she barks shake the tin - that sometimes
works.
Also practise you being the alpha dog - you will have to look that up not enough room go into details here.
For a temporary fix, get an empty Slimfast can (since it is made of steel), put some pennies inside, and shake when he barks. The copper banging against the steel is very irritating to most dogs, but doesn't work on all dogs. If you try a regular soda can, it will not work because it is made of aluminum.
Try to bring your dog inside as much as possible as well. Your dog probably wants to be with you anyway.
Good luck!
My pet dog is dachshund which suffers by boils all over the body and patches are forming.suggestTreatment pl.
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GO TO VET ASAP %26 VISIT http://www.nzymes.com/articles/dog_skin_... FOR MOR INFORMATION
Actinomycosis and norcadiosis: Uncommon skin infections with abscesses and draining sinus tracts that discharge pus and respond slowly to treatment.
Acute moist dermatitis (Hot spots): Rapidly advancing patches of inflamed skin from which the hair falls out. The skin is covered with a wet exudate of pus. Progresses through self-chewing and results in pyoderma. (See Intructions for Yeast Problems)
Cellulitis or abscess: Painful, warm, reddened skin, or pockets of pus beneath the skin. Look for a cause (such as a foreign body, bite wound, self-trauma from irritative skin disease).
Folliculitis (Hair pore infection): Hair shaft protrudes through center of pustule. Superficial-Similar to impetigo, but extends to involve armpit folds and chest. Deep-Pustules become larger and firmer. Pus, crusts and draining tracts in the skin.
Impetigo: Pimple-like bumps (pustules) and thin brown crust on hairless skin of abdomen and groin. Occurs in young puppies.
Interdigital cysts: A swelling between the toes that may open and drain pus.
Mycetoma: Painful swelling at the site of a puncture wound, usually on legs or feet. Pus drains through sinus tracts deep in the mass.
Puppy acne: Purplish red bumps (pustules) on the chin and lower lip. Not painful. (See this story)
Puppy strangles (Juvenile pyoderma): Painful swelling of face (lips, eyelids, ears), followed by rapid appearance of pustules and draining sores. Occurs in puppies under four months of age.
Skin fold pyoderma (Skin wrinkle infection): Red, inflamed skin with a foul odor in lip fold, nose fold, vulvar fold and tail fold.
GS
It sounds like you need to get him to the vet ASAP!!
You might try treating him for fleas first...if he has those, he might be scratching and biting at the flea bites, which causes irritation, which makes him scratch even more, and then you're in an ugly cycle of itchy irritation.
Take your dog to a vet as soon as possible. As a pet owner, it's your responsibility to see to his medical needs.
Oh that is so sad. I also have a mini dachshund. I am so sorry to hear that. Did you take him to the vet. If you already did and that vet doesn't have a solution thenyou need to switch vets.
sounds like ringworm or mange.both require a vet visit
We can't 'suggestTreatment' because we aren't veterinarians.
That is where your dog needs to be.
He might be suffering from scabies... Get him treated by a veterinary doctor鈥?
ur dog is suffering from a serious problem which can be very painful for it there are some shots u can give him but take his docs advice first
it seems to be serious and so bad they cant even express their feelings , its better for a VET to understand rather wait anymore so get goin ....then and wishing get well soon to ur doggy
My pet chihuaha sometimes makes choking sounds like almost if shes trying to cough something up?
It seems to be pretty often that she does this, what could it be??
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Sounds like kennel cough. My puppy just got over this. Kennel cough is a very distinct cough and sounds like your dog is clearing its throat or choking. A dog with Kennel Cough will tend to cough when engaged in activity or exercise.
Symptoms of Kennel Cough usually appear several weeks after exposure.
To diagnosis Kennel Cough the vet will rub the larynx and see if that causes the dog to cough. If your dog expels mucus when coughing, more tests such as an x-ray will be done to see if the cough resulted in the development of pneumonia or distemper.
If the cough is severe, your dog will cough for extended periods of time and may throw up food or mucus. The color of the mucus ranges from white to green (green means more serious). If this is the case see a Veternarian immediately
Kennel cough usually lasts for 7 to 21 days.
The cause of Kennel Cough is an airborne virus or bacteria and is one of the most common infectious diseases in dogs. Usually several types of virus or bacteria need to be breathed in by the dog to get a case of kennel cough. Kennel cough is most commonly caused by a bacteria called bordatella bronchiseptica.
The disease effects the lining of the trachea causing minor irritation. Dog鈥檚 with Kennel cough tend to cough every couple of minutes throughout the day.
I hope she gets better!
There are several things that this could be. My advice would be to take her to the vet immediately. I know you are concerned about her or you wouldn't have posted this question. Some possibilities could be kennel cough, which is contracted by close contact with other infected dogs, or she could have a tracheal blockage. Both of these are very serious conditions. I don't want to scare you, but if left untreated, she could even die. Please take your dog to the vet immediately.
Its most likley shes choking on a hair ball of something is irritating her throaght. give it some time, if this keeps up for more that 3 days, you need to go see a vet, but give her lots of water to help sooth her irritation.
Was the dog kenneled a short time ago? Might be a bad case of kennel cough.
Only a vet can say for sure. Could be kennel cough, could be allergies or irritation, could be a heart condition.
well, when dogs cough, its not good. ive had two dogs that one had parvo and the other had kennel cough. those are both real real bad so take your dog to the vet
If she is a very small chihuahua, she could be "reverse sneezing". The throat/diaphragm go into spasm,
Dogs that are especially tiny, or dog breeds that have especially long snouts or the scrunched up faces like Pugs and Pekes sometimes do it.
If that is what it is, massage her throat and put your finger over her little nose very gently and encourage her mouth to open.
But be very gentle.
But take her to the vet immediately first to make sure that it isn't something more serious like she has something caught, is sick, etc.
It sounds like Reverse Sneezing. 3 of my 4 do it. I thought she was dying the first time my girl did it as it was so horrible. I ran to the vets just down the road with her in my arms only to have him laugh and tell me what it was.
My vet is a good friend of the family by the way. Not a bad vet for laughing. *LOL*
My chihahau does the same thing.They are very finicky.She will be fine.
Hello ..Diane has a good answer..it's not uncommon, also if you're leash training her %26 she's pulling, it can cause some soreness %26 bruising if they are pullers %26 lungers..Little dogs have a tendency to think they are the biggest dog on the block...Take Care :)
it's a chihuaha. it's probably choking on something microscopic!
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Sounds like kennel cough. My puppy just got over this. Kennel cough is a very distinct cough and sounds like your dog is clearing its throat or choking. A dog with Kennel Cough will tend to cough when engaged in activity or exercise.
Symptoms of Kennel Cough usually appear several weeks after exposure.
To diagnosis Kennel Cough the vet will rub the larynx and see if that causes the dog to cough. If your dog expels mucus when coughing, more tests such as an x-ray will be done to see if the cough resulted in the development of pneumonia or distemper.
If the cough is severe, your dog will cough for extended periods of time and may throw up food or mucus. The color of the mucus ranges from white to green (green means more serious). If this is the case see a Veternarian immediately
Kennel cough usually lasts for 7 to 21 days.
The cause of Kennel Cough is an airborne virus or bacteria and is one of the most common infectious diseases in dogs. Usually several types of virus or bacteria need to be breathed in by the dog to get a case of kennel cough. Kennel cough is most commonly caused by a bacteria called bordatella bronchiseptica.
The disease effects the lining of the trachea causing minor irritation. Dog鈥檚 with Kennel cough tend to cough every couple of minutes throughout the day.
I hope she gets better!
There are several things that this could be. My advice would be to take her to the vet immediately. I know you are concerned about her or you wouldn't have posted this question. Some possibilities could be kennel cough, which is contracted by close contact with other infected dogs, or she could have a tracheal blockage. Both of these are very serious conditions. I don't want to scare you, but if left untreated, she could even die. Please take your dog to the vet immediately.
Its most likley shes choking on a hair ball of something is irritating her throaght. give it some time, if this keeps up for more that 3 days, you need to go see a vet, but give her lots of water to help sooth her irritation.
Was the dog kenneled a short time ago? Might be a bad case of kennel cough.
Only a vet can say for sure. Could be kennel cough, could be allergies or irritation, could be a heart condition.
well, when dogs cough, its not good. ive had two dogs that one had parvo and the other had kennel cough. those are both real real bad so take your dog to the vet
If she is a very small chihuahua, she could be "reverse sneezing". The throat/diaphragm go into spasm,
Dogs that are especially tiny, or dog breeds that have especially long snouts or the scrunched up faces like Pugs and Pekes sometimes do it.
If that is what it is, massage her throat and put your finger over her little nose very gently and encourage her mouth to open.
But be very gentle.
But take her to the vet immediately first to make sure that it isn't something more serious like she has something caught, is sick, etc.
It sounds like Reverse Sneezing. 3 of my 4 do it. I thought she was dying the first time my girl did it as it was so horrible. I ran to the vets just down the road with her in my arms only to have him laugh and tell me what it was.
My vet is a good friend of the family by the way. Not a bad vet for laughing. *LOL*
My chihahau does the same thing.They are very finicky.She will be fine.
Hello ..Diane has a good answer..it's not uncommon, also if you're leash training her %26 she's pulling, it can cause some soreness %26 bruising if they are pullers %26 lungers..Little dogs have a tendency to think they are the biggest dog on the block...Take Care :)
it's a chihuaha. it's probably choking on something microscopic!
My pekingese lays down and wets herself on the bed... help?
I can smell her urine before I see it. But for a few times now, when she's on the bed, she can lay down and wet herself. Like it's out of her control. The thing is, there is no odor what so ever. So to me, this is some other kind of fluid, but from where? It started when she was pregnant a few years ago. I thought her water had broken. Since then, she's been spayed, and it's happended a few other times. Has anyone else had this problem or experienced this?
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I would take her to the vet to be checked out. She may be having a urinary tract infection, kidney troubles, or bladder stones, among other things. Your vet should be able to give her medication to help with incontinence.
This is normal in this breed of dog. I had a pekingese who did the same thing before as I told you in the other thread. They dont mean to do it but its just something that happens. There isnt anything you can do. I took my pekingese to the vet and the vet told me the only thing you can do is not let her on the bed. It could be that she doesnt want to get down or just that when she gets comfortable it pushes on there stomach. Either way its normal and as long as it isnt a puddle of urine dont worry about it. Just love her and let her know that you understand and you love her.
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I would take her to the vet to be checked out. She may be having a urinary tract infection, kidney troubles, or bladder stones, among other things. Your vet should be able to give her medication to help with incontinence.
This is normal in this breed of dog. I had a pekingese who did the same thing before as I told you in the other thread. They dont mean to do it but its just something that happens. There isnt anything you can do. I took my pekingese to the vet and the vet told me the only thing you can do is not let her on the bed. It could be that she doesnt want to get down or just that when she gets comfortable it pushes on there stomach. Either way its normal and as long as it isnt a puddle of urine dont worry about it. Just love her and let her know that you understand and you love her.
My Pekingese ate half of my Petroleum Jelly jar!?
My Pekingese ate half of my Petroleum Jelly jar! I just found it on my closet and he was licking it. It's half gone now! HE hasn't pooped on 2 days, i wonder if it's because of the petrolem jelly! Does anybody know if petroleum jelly does any harm to dogs? It says to contact the poison center if consumed by human but i don't know if it's the same with dogs.
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You can call this from anywhere, even if you are outside of USA> K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine has a free, 24-hour animal poison control hotline at 785-532-5679 that puts worried pet owners and other veterinarians in touch with three K-State veterinary toxicologists.
I would call immediately.
Contact your vet, I am certain he has heard of this happening before.
it probably won't do him any harm but when he finally poops i bet it's going to be nasty!
No he didn't. He wouldn't because it would not taste good to him
You are trying to be "funny".
You are not.
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You should take him to the vet, could cause intestinal blockage, that stuff is thick.
go to the vet.. and have ur dog check..
They have the crazy thing in my neighborhood called a VETERNARIAN. Call them now. They should have a 24 Call Center for Emergencies. And you can try the Poison Center Number. If it can harm a full grown human, I would think the possiblity exists that it could harm a dog that weights less than 10 Lbs.
You can call the Vet for Free if it is harmful then you may have to take them in. If not they should tell you.
Just dont let him outside... he might squeeze throught the fence really really easy now.
but seriously, don't worry, Vaseline (petroleum jelly) is an excellent digestive lubricant. It will allow all the other household items that your dog ate to pass easily. But if mucous starts coming out of his butt, take him to the vet.
I would call an animal hospital in the area if you have one. Simply explain to them what has happened, and they will be able to advise you what to do from there.
Are you serious? Maybe he was hungry or knew he had not pooped in two days so that is why he just now ate your vaseline.
You'd be amazed at some of the things dogs try to ingest/eat, and the number of cases that are similar to this.
In any case, I'm not sure exactly what's in the contents of the jar, but it would be best to call your veterinarian and ask him about it asap.
Also watch for any signs of vomiting, diahrrea, excessive urination or abnormal behavior. If any of these symptoms show up, see your veterinarian immediately.
It's not poisonous to dogs. My friend in Canada had a terrible experience when her dog ate a used condom at the local park. She rang her vet and he told her to put vaseline on a couple of slices of bread. It apparently lubricates everything. I would be very carefull where you leave him, make sure he can get outside to the toilet.
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You can call this from anywhere, even if you are outside of USA> K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine has a free, 24-hour animal poison control hotline at 785-532-5679 that puts worried pet owners and other veterinarians in touch with three K-State veterinary toxicologists.
I would call immediately.
Contact your vet, I am certain he has heard of this happening before.
it probably won't do him any harm but when he finally poops i bet it's going to be nasty!
No he didn't. He wouldn't because it would not taste good to him
You are trying to be "funny".
You are not.
.
You should take him to the vet, could cause intestinal blockage, that stuff is thick.
go to the vet.. and have ur dog check..
They have the crazy thing in my neighborhood called a VETERNARIAN. Call them now. They should have a 24 Call Center for Emergencies. And you can try the Poison Center Number. If it can harm a full grown human, I would think the possiblity exists that it could harm a dog that weights less than 10 Lbs.
You can call the Vet for Free if it is harmful then you may have to take them in. If not they should tell you.
Just dont let him outside... he might squeeze throught the fence really really easy now.
but seriously, don't worry, Vaseline (petroleum jelly) is an excellent digestive lubricant. It will allow all the other household items that your dog ate to pass easily. But if mucous starts coming out of his butt, take him to the vet.
I would call an animal hospital in the area if you have one. Simply explain to them what has happened, and they will be able to advise you what to do from there.
Are you serious? Maybe he was hungry or knew he had not pooped in two days so that is why he just now ate your vaseline.
You'd be amazed at some of the things dogs try to ingest/eat, and the number of cases that are similar to this.
In any case, I'm not sure exactly what's in the contents of the jar, but it would be best to call your veterinarian and ask him about it asap.
Also watch for any signs of vomiting, diahrrea, excessive urination or abnormal behavior. If any of these symptoms show up, see your veterinarian immediately.
It's not poisonous to dogs. My friend in Canada had a terrible experience when her dog ate a used condom at the local park. She rang her vet and he told her to put vaseline on a couple of slices of bread. It apparently lubricates everything. I would be very carefull where you leave him, make sure he can get outside to the toilet.
My pekingese (3 years old) has begun drooling over the past couple of days.?
I live in SC and the weather has recently soared into the high 80s. My air condition in my house is not working properly either. Is my baby just really hot and trying to cool down or is something really wrong with her? Please help!
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My Peke's do that from time to time. I have 2 females and 1 male, and when one of the girls are in heat, my male never stops drooling. They all do it in the summer too, usually when it is hot. I have also known them to drool when they were constipated. It might not be a bad thing, but you should probably take the baby to the vet! At least call your vet and see what they have to say. Good luck!
She *might* be having seizures. Have you changed the cleaning products in your home recently, or have they sprayed the trees near your home recently? This may be a reaction to chemicals. A vet visit is, of course, in order.
If heat related Draping her with a wet towel just do not let it dry or it sould retain more heat, you could also use a large empty plastic pop bottle fill with water and freeze , wrap in a towel and lay it next to her to help cool her.
Excess drooling could also be a result of bad teeth, in certain breeds teeth problems are common if you can take a look at her mouth red swollen gums/bad breath could indicate a need to see the vet for a dental, it probably would not be a bad idea just to have her checked out by the vet anyway just to be sure there is nothing else going on, as extreme panting could be a sign of pain as well, even if it proves to be just heat related it would at least ease your mind knowing all is well
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My Peke's do that from time to time. I have 2 females and 1 male, and when one of the girls are in heat, my male never stops drooling. They all do it in the summer too, usually when it is hot. I have also known them to drool when they were constipated. It might not be a bad thing, but you should probably take the baby to the vet! At least call your vet and see what they have to say. Good luck!
She *might* be having seizures. Have you changed the cleaning products in your home recently, or have they sprayed the trees near your home recently? This may be a reaction to chemicals. A vet visit is, of course, in order.
If heat related Draping her with a wet towel just do not let it dry or it sould retain more heat, you could also use a large empty plastic pop bottle fill with water and freeze , wrap in a towel and lay it next to her to help cool her.
Excess drooling could also be a result of bad teeth, in certain breeds teeth problems are common if you can take a look at her mouth red swollen gums/bad breath could indicate a need to see the vet for a dental, it probably would not be a bad idea just to have her checked out by the vet anyway just to be sure there is nothing else going on, as extreme panting could be a sign of pain as well, even if it proves to be just heat related it would at least ease your mind knowing all is well
My partner sometimes sleeps in the spare bed because he gets too hot at night but.......?
my dog pees on the spare bed in the mornings does anyone have any ideas why and no silly answers please cos its doing my head in.
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it's definitely a territorial thing with the dog- keep it out of the bedrooms
my advice regarding your partner is quite the opposite- keep him in- try lighter bed covers - window open - both wearing cotton - electric fan - get him to sleep with arm and leg out of covers-buy a bigger bed- dress the bed with a cotton sheet under the quilt so he can throw off th quilt his side- don't let him get used to sleeping in the spare bed!
It may be your partner and he blames the doggie.
Youd dog wants to let you know its his bed and not your partners.
because you probbaly smother your dog with 'love' and he thinks he's the head of the family, so he's marking his terrotory.
when your partner sleeps in the bed to stop them feeling so hot tell them to drink plenty of water and keep one arm out of the bed when they sleep.
dogs use urine to mark their territory
Dog is marking his territory...sorry...maybe he is trying to tell yur partner something?
When ever it pees in your bed, hit it with a newspaper roll and hard and make sure its face is close to the pee he or she did and put or in a cage. that is what i do with my puppy when she pees out of place to train her
my dog use to pee indoors (god rest his soul), always in the same spot. i think it must be marking his territory, get some advice from an expert, and stop him going into the spare bedroom.
Jealousy and territoriality. Your partner and your dog are fighting for the "Alpha dog" position, only your partner probably doesn't even know it!
Should the dog be allowed upstairs and into the bedrooms? If you don't want it to pee all over the bed then keep it out! it's an animal not a child and should comply to your rules not rule the roost.
He probably pees on the bed to cover up the smell of your partner. He is being territorily towards your partner and making sure that he knows who owns that bed. My mothers cats pee on all of my fathers clothes, towels and anything else that he has touched since they have seperated. Before that they didn't pee on anything but now they cover up his scent as soon as they can. You should probably stay in the spare bed with your partner for awhile and make the dog sleep on the floor so he will understand that your partner is a member of the pack and is also one of his leaders. Good luck! Just remember that it is not as bad as cat pee!
I don't really know as there could be various reasons, it could be that there is a scent in the room or on the bed and the dog is marking it's territory, that i think would be the most plausable one.
Isay this from experience of getting a rescue dog, a male border collie that was found as a stray. The first day we had him he did the usual things a new pet does, invetigates the house, went into our bedroom sniffed around and promptly pee'ed up the cupboard, then went out.
So i got some zoflora disinfectant and rubbed it neat onto the cupboard..
we've had him for 11 weeks now and he has'nt done that again.
There could be a smell on the bed that the dog needs to mark as his own.
After all that's what they do outside.
There could be other reasons though not just mine.
Hope it helps
Is it a sex wee? That would be naughty..
tarritory. all dogs especially males pee on thing that they think is there territory you dog probobly thinks he is dominant over your partner
And you let it pee there, i take mine out for a walk, maybe your husband is attracted toi pee smelling stuff, sorry but you should tell him! Glad i don't work with the guy!!!!
Well when people tell your husband he is number 1 he can be confident that it is true. Lets hope he does not become #2. Your dog is marking that spot as his.
sounds like he's marking his territory
make sure you keep the dog out of the bedroom
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it's definitely a territorial thing with the dog- keep it out of the bedrooms
my advice regarding your partner is quite the opposite- keep him in- try lighter bed covers - window open - both wearing cotton - electric fan - get him to sleep with arm and leg out of covers-buy a bigger bed- dress the bed with a cotton sheet under the quilt so he can throw off th quilt his side- don't let him get used to sleeping in the spare bed!
It may be your partner and he blames the doggie.
Youd dog wants to let you know its his bed and not your partners.
because you probbaly smother your dog with 'love' and he thinks he's the head of the family, so he's marking his terrotory.
when your partner sleeps in the bed to stop them feeling so hot tell them to drink plenty of water and keep one arm out of the bed when they sleep.
dogs use urine to mark their territory
Dog is marking his territory...sorry...maybe he is trying to tell yur partner something?
When ever it pees in your bed, hit it with a newspaper roll and hard and make sure its face is close to the pee he or she did and put or in a cage. that is what i do with my puppy when she pees out of place to train her
my dog use to pee indoors (god rest his soul), always in the same spot. i think it must be marking his territory, get some advice from an expert, and stop him going into the spare bedroom.
Jealousy and territoriality. Your partner and your dog are fighting for the "Alpha dog" position, only your partner probably doesn't even know it!
Should the dog be allowed upstairs and into the bedrooms? If you don't want it to pee all over the bed then keep it out! it's an animal not a child and should comply to your rules not rule the roost.
He probably pees on the bed to cover up the smell of your partner. He is being territorily towards your partner and making sure that he knows who owns that bed. My mothers cats pee on all of my fathers clothes, towels and anything else that he has touched since they have seperated. Before that they didn't pee on anything but now they cover up his scent as soon as they can. You should probably stay in the spare bed with your partner for awhile and make the dog sleep on the floor so he will understand that your partner is a member of the pack and is also one of his leaders. Good luck! Just remember that it is not as bad as cat pee!
I don't really know as there could be various reasons, it could be that there is a scent in the room or on the bed and the dog is marking it's territory, that i think would be the most plausable one.
Isay this from experience of getting a rescue dog, a male border collie that was found as a stray. The first day we had him he did the usual things a new pet does, invetigates the house, went into our bedroom sniffed around and promptly pee'ed up the cupboard, then went out.
So i got some zoflora disinfectant and rubbed it neat onto the cupboard..
we've had him for 11 weeks now and he has'nt done that again.
There could be a smell on the bed that the dog needs to mark as his own.
After all that's what they do outside.
There could be other reasons though not just mine.
Hope it helps
Is it a sex wee? That would be naughty..
tarritory. all dogs especially males pee on thing that they think is there territory you dog probobly thinks he is dominant over your partner
And you let it pee there, i take mine out for a walk, maybe your husband is attracted toi pee smelling stuff, sorry but you should tell him! Glad i don't work with the guy!!!!
Well when people tell your husband he is number 1 he can be confident that it is true. Lets hope he does not become #2. Your dog is marking that spot as his.
sounds like he's marking his territory
make sure you keep the dog out of the bedroom
My Parson Russell Dog is in pain! Vet says he has injured his neck and just gave a painkilling injection!?
He keeps crying, so is obviously in pain. Will not let me give him any of the painkilling tablets given by the vet. He screams is I touch anywhere around his head or try to pick him up and he is holding his head stiffly with his ears back. It's a bank holiday this weekend, but should I contact the vet again as I am very worried about him?
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If he's in enough pain that you can't touch him you should try to find an emergency vet. If he's comfortable enough on his own, contact your vet as soon as possible and let them know that you are unable to medicate your dog. There are other options to tablets. Don't pick him up and avoid touching the sensitive area if at all possible. Let him rest and keep him quiet until you find help for him.
Ohhh poor thing.
Try wrapping the tablets in a piece of lunchmeat and just sticking it in his mouth. We used to do this with our cats and it seems to do the trick. If he drops it, and he's not a biter, try again---only this time, keep your hand in front of his mouth so he can't drop it, and has to chew and swallow. If he IS a biter, call the vet and ask if it is safe to crush the pill and mix it with water/beef broth. If it is, mix it with one of these. If the dog won't drink on his own, get a baby syringe and squirt it into his mouth--he naturally will swallow it.
Keep him comfy and still as much as possible. Sleep on the floor with him tonight so that he won't try to find you or anything. It will also keep him feeling safe, and make it easier for you to get him outside to use the bathroom if need be.
Did the vet say what kind of injury it was? He may need surgery or something to "realign" his neck.
Hope he gets better soon!
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If he's in enough pain that you can't touch him you should try to find an emergency vet. If he's comfortable enough on his own, contact your vet as soon as possible and let them know that you are unable to medicate your dog. There are other options to tablets. Don't pick him up and avoid touching the sensitive area if at all possible. Let him rest and keep him quiet until you find help for him.
Ohhh poor thing.
Try wrapping the tablets in a piece of lunchmeat and just sticking it in his mouth. We used to do this with our cats and it seems to do the trick. If he drops it, and he's not a biter, try again---only this time, keep your hand in front of his mouth so he can't drop it, and has to chew and swallow. If he IS a biter, call the vet and ask if it is safe to crush the pill and mix it with water/beef broth. If it is, mix it with one of these. If the dog won't drink on his own, get a baby syringe and squirt it into his mouth--he naturally will swallow it.
Keep him comfy and still as much as possible. Sleep on the floor with him tonight so that he won't try to find you or anything. It will also keep him feeling safe, and make it easier for you to get him outside to use the bathroom if need be.
Did the vet say what kind of injury it was? He may need surgery or something to "realign" his neck.
Hope he gets better soon!
My parents Palm/palmerian and my dog?
I summitted a request for help with my parent small Palmeranian agression with my mid size mix dog George..
Sorry for the confussion of the Palm.. tree or horse... lol ooops
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I have a small Pomeranian also. She is about 6 pounds. My husband has beagles. She is not afraid of the beagles and shows them who is boss when they come inside. Any dog that is smaller then her, she is afraid of. What I have done to help the situation is hold Bella when the other come in and tell her "NO" when she crawls at them and tries to bite them. She is learning that she needs to get along with the others and isn't quite as aggressive now. It is a part of the Pomeranian character to protect their owner but with the right guidance, they also want to please their owners so will learn fast what will please your parents and will stop being so aggressive with your dog. Have them give their dog a treat whenever it does not get aggressive and it will associate the treat with the good behavior and thing will work out for all of you.
Pomeranian?, oops sorry. I thought you were talking about a horse or a dog. Still you need to respect the pack order, prehaps there was not enough socilisation when the dogs were young, so they don't understand each others body language. Dogs will often snap while they are sorting dominance out, just try to use distractions and give both dogs attention.
Sorry for the confussion of the Palm.. tree or horse... lol ooops
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I have a small Pomeranian also. She is about 6 pounds. My husband has beagles. She is not afraid of the beagles and shows them who is boss when they come inside. Any dog that is smaller then her, she is afraid of. What I have done to help the situation is hold Bella when the other come in and tell her "NO" when she crawls at them and tries to bite them. She is learning that she needs to get along with the others and isn't quite as aggressive now. It is a part of the Pomeranian character to protect their owner but with the right guidance, they also want to please their owners so will learn fast what will please your parents and will stop being so aggressive with your dog. Have them give their dog a treat whenever it does not get aggressive and it will associate the treat with the good behavior and thing will work out for all of you.
Pomeranian?, oops sorry. I thought you were talking about a horse or a dog. Still you need to respect the pack order, prehaps there was not enough socilisation when the dogs were young, so they don't understand each others body language. Dogs will often snap while they are sorting dominance out, just try to use distractions and give both dogs attention.
My parents hate animals but to make my life complete, i need a puppy...what should i do?
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go play with them at the pet store or animal shelter.
go to a friend's house that has a dog.
because you won't be able to take the dog to college
and your parents will get stuck with it.
ifyou can move out and get your own pet-friendly apartment then you can get a puppy. if you are still financially dependent on parents then you can't get one of your own. start saving your money for when you can move out.
Having a puppy in the house is asking a lot of everyone, maybe you can compromise and ask for a hamster or something else that is smaller and can be easily confined to your room?
bother them till they get tired
If you live with your parents and they say no, you should probably not get a dog. Although when I was a teenager I would bring home pets and say (oooh its just till we find it a better home!!! lol six years later we still have the same pets)! That worked greaat for me!
Show that you are very responsible by taking care of the house ect.You can also show by trying to buy a puppy of your own saving you money and also getting a job.
If you are old enough and want a dog, the best thing would be to move out of your parents house. If you are still in school, then abide by your parents rules and wait until you can have a pup when you move out. There is absolutely no reason for you to get a dog for it to end up in the pound, there are too many there already.
Also, if you want to be around dog's but cannot have one of your own, why don't you advertise locally as a dog walker/sitter, or volunteer at your local Human Society? There are alot of options for you if you cannot have a dog at this time.
Unless you can reason with your parents, it doesn't appear that while you're a kid you will have a puppy. But, shelters all always looking for people to play with, walk, take care of and love the puppies and dogs who are waiting in cages to be adopted. You could make their lives richer while they wait. Find a rescue which is sometimes done at the rescuer's home, they need lots of help as they do this out of the kindness of their hearts. You may be able to feel more complete loving %26 helping these puppies.
volunteer with a dog rescue orginization in your area, show your parents how much dogs mean to you and how well you can take care of one. But most importantly, don't push the issue
Get your own place and pay the pet deposit.
Well I would have to follow your parents wishes. They rule the household and as long as you're living under their roof. You have to follow their rules. I have been in the same situation at one time or another. It isn't fair to the pet to deal with people who don't care for animals. Dogs especially require alot of care. What if you decide to go out of town? I guess you can take your dog with you.
I was living with my parents and as soon as I moved out on my own I got myself a Bulldog. Maybe your parents were never around animals or when they were kids they were forced to clean after spot because of doing his business.
i keept begging my mom for 2years!!
and we finally got a puppy who is 4months!
Why do you need a puppy?
Maybe explain why you need a puppy
I told teenagers that want babies to get a puppy
Good luck
volunteer at an animal shelter until you move out and can get your own pet
My parents don't like cats. But my neighbor have kittens . What could i say to my parents about the cat.?
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well it depends. r u wanting one of the kittens? then talk to them. but if its just bcuz ur parents wont like the neighbor's cat, then just leave it b. after all, ppl r allowed to have cats even if not EVERYONE loves cats.
just be honest with them thats all u can do.
My mom and dad hated cats, but it was near my birthday and I really wanted one. I emailed my mom because she is the easiest to talk too me and talk around.I emailed her saying "I know you hate cats but if you let me have one I will keep it in my room, I will take full responsibility, and get a job" yada yada yada. I finally got one, and Ive had my cat for a year now. My parents love him now, he is babyed. Ive also just got a horse.. Just try and bribe them with the whole "ill do tis, always do chores when you say" kinda thing
First, you might ask them why they don't like cats. Is it because they think they will scratch things up; do they think animals should not live inside the house; did they have a bad experience with cats; do they worry about vet bills; do they think cats are not friendly? Or something else. If you can find out what they do not like about cats, then maybe you can see if it could still work out. If they think cats will scratch things up, there are little caps that a groomer can put on the claws that help to avoid that damage. These are a pretty new thing. Maybe you could earn the money to pay for a year's worth of them. If they had a bad experience with cats, see what it was. If they think animals should live outside, then maybe you can see why that is. If they worry about vet bills, then you do have to respect that, because animals do require vet care to be healthy and for you to be a good owner. Cats also can be friendly if you give them lots of love. You need to talk to your parents, and you need to listen to them, too. If they really don't want a cat in your house, then you need to respect that. Because they probably will end up paying for a lot of the care, including spaying or neutering the cat, or any other care when the cat might get sick, you need to understand their feelings. You can tell them the reasons you would like a cat, but you shouldn't argue with them. Maybe if you let them see one of the kittens they would think it is cute. If you simply cannot get a kitten, then perhaps you can volunteer to help at a local rescue league who keeps cats and kittens, and puppies, too. They often need help. You could also offer to take care of cats while neighbors are on vacation, if you are old enough, such as feeding, cleaning the litter box, and playing with the kitty while they are away. That would be a good job during the summer. See what your parents say.
My Parents Dog Keeps ??
My parents dog gets car sick? (sick and poopie)
I have heard that dogs will grow out of it but, can we do any thing to help him??
DON"T SAY DONT TAKE HIM IN THE CAR!!
He is a small dog and was to be a car dog for my mom, they live well out in no where land. He can't stay out there by him self.
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We had a puppy that used to get sick in the car. He did outgrow it. He loves to be in the car now and anxiously sits by the door to come with us when he sees us putting on our shoes and coat. If it's been at least a year and your parent's dog is still getting sick, I'd talk to the vet about it, esp. since your mother wants to take the dog with her places. The vet may be able to prescribe something to help with the motion sickness. I wouldn't give him any people medication (like dramamine) unless the vet referred it to you. There are some medication out there for us that actually will harm the dogs if they are given it.
Some vets recommend ginger and some Dramamine. Call your vet to get the details based on his size.
You can get doggie Gravol. And no, they do not grow out of it. I had a Pomeranian who would get deathly ill when traveling!!Good luck!
You may want to try pepto bismol before you go to prevent diarrhea and vomiting..here is a dosage chart:
http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/images/...
I am glad your mom wants to take him in the car with her, sounds like he is a good little companion. I would call the vet and ask him if there is something you could give the dog to prevent the car sickness. Sorry thats all the advice I have.
I have heard that dogs will grow out of it but, can we do any thing to help him??
DON"T SAY DONT TAKE HIM IN THE CAR!!
He is a small dog and was to be a car dog for my mom, they live well out in no where land. He can't stay out there by him self.
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We had a puppy that used to get sick in the car. He did outgrow it. He loves to be in the car now and anxiously sits by the door to come with us when he sees us putting on our shoes and coat. If it's been at least a year and your parent's dog is still getting sick, I'd talk to the vet about it, esp. since your mother wants to take the dog with her places. The vet may be able to prescribe something to help with the motion sickness. I wouldn't give him any people medication (like dramamine) unless the vet referred it to you. There are some medication out there for us that actually will harm the dogs if they are given it.
Some vets recommend ginger and some Dramamine. Call your vet to get the details based on his size.
You can get doggie Gravol. And no, they do not grow out of it. I had a Pomeranian who would get deathly ill when traveling!!Good luck!
You may want to try pepto bismol before you go to prevent diarrhea and vomiting..here is a dosage chart:
http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/images/...
I am glad your mom wants to take him in the car with her, sounds like he is a good little companion. I would call the vet and ask him if there is something you could give the dog to prevent the car sickness. Sorry thats all the advice I have.
My parent wants to get rid of one of my dogs what should i do?
well my parent wants to get rid of one of my dogs cause he dosnt like him but half the time he will be playing with the dog. we are getting chickens and he might eat them but i mean the dog was there first. what should i do?
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well if that is the only thing that they are worried about eating the chickens I mean try getting some chickens and getting the dog used to the chickens and if he still goes after the chickens if it is possible can you take the dog somewhere if you dont live at home anymore that is.
thats crazy you had the dog first! do your parnets have any ideal how nasty chickens are, you,d be better off to keep the dog and forget the chickens unless your folks want chicken poop on everything.
Well maybe you could get some training for your dog and the chickens and dog can live happily ever after,you could suggest it.
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well if that is the only thing that they are worried about eating the chickens I mean try getting some chickens and getting the dog used to the chickens and if he still goes after the chickens if it is possible can you take the dog somewhere if you dont live at home anymore that is.
thats crazy you had the dog first! do your parnets have any ideal how nasty chickens are, you,d be better off to keep the dog and forget the chickens unless your folks want chicken poop on everything.
Well maybe you could get some training for your dog and the chickens and dog can live happily ever after,you could suggest it.
My parakeets look thinner but more active and happy. Any suggestion to make them fat?
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While SKINNY birds are not good, neither are fat birds. How do you know they are too skinny? Have they seen a vet? I suggest converting them to a pelleted diet. It's like dog or cat kibble, but specifically designed for your parakeet. You can find it at petsmart or pet co or a local pet store. As long as your birds are active and seem happy, I wouldn't really worry about it too much. They are such cute little birds!
what does this have to do with dogs??
Offer them more food, or a different kind of food. And by the way, parakeets do not go in the dog category. They are birds. Unless your's are mutants.
Try feeding it properly. And ask this again on the BIRD section.
Feed them lots of seeds and veggies...they love fresh food...but the seeds are supposed to be fattening so try that.
by the way...i dont care wether this is the dog section or Michael Jacksons section...i still answer...
There's a Michael Jackson's section!! Where!?
Oh, good luck with your birds, I know NOTHING in that category!
My papillion gave birth. First litter was 4 pups, this one was 2. Is 2 normal?
The first puppies were born in November last year and numbered 4, all very healthy. Took her 5 hours to have all of them. The ones born last night numbered 2, appear to be healthy and took an hour to birth. The placenta has come out as well, so theres no fear that its still inside her.
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CALL YOUR VET!
There isn't one here!
This is very normal. Dogs litters vary in size all the time. Two pups is actually very normal for very small dogs such as Papillons. (I have a Papillon too, he is my little pride and joy!)
Well if the 2 are healthy then its ok. usually they have around the same amount per litter.
Two is more normal than four. Paps generally have very small litters because they are so small and fine boned. Her first litter was an abnormality. She'll probably continue to have smaller litters.
Actually this litter is the normal size for a pappy. Four is a big litter for the breed. Generally they have 2-3 pups. They can have up to six but it isn't common and is very hard on the dam. Be happy with your perfectly normal litter of two pups. You should find a breeder who can mentor you and teach you these things. They can also teach you common genetic defects and what are common pregnancy and whelping complications.
Sniffy do you know any other words than CALL YOUR VET lol
you are beginning to sound like a broken record here lol
I am hoping you not meaning this past November. If that was the case your dog wouldn't be having puppies already. I am hoping it was over a year ago. You didn't say if you use the same male for both litters. And if you bred her back to back that could have cause the smaller litter. The age of your dog has something to do with it too. So if they are doing fine and the mommy is doing fine and taken care of her puppies then it is normal. I rather my dogs have a smaller litter. Easy on my female. Don't worry about it ..thank goodness your female and puppies are doing fine. That is all that counts.
It is quite normal. Litter size will vary from one litter to another. I would suggest taking her to the vet just to be sure everything is okay. That is recommended after whelping. Also there should be a placenta for each pup. Since there were 2 pups, there should be 2 placentas. Congrats on the new babies. Just be sure to give mom a break next heat. Dogs should not be bred every heat cycle. These 2 litters were only 5 mo apart.
Yes, 2 is the normal size of a Papillon litter. Since this was a back to back breeding without skipping a heat cycle, be sure to skip 2 heat cycles now to prevent problems if you plan to breed her again.
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CALL YOUR VET!
There isn't one here!
This is very normal. Dogs litters vary in size all the time. Two pups is actually very normal for very small dogs such as Papillons. (I have a Papillon too, he is my little pride and joy!)
Well if the 2 are healthy then its ok. usually they have around the same amount per litter.
Two is more normal than four. Paps generally have very small litters because they are so small and fine boned. Her first litter was an abnormality. She'll probably continue to have smaller litters.
Actually this litter is the normal size for a pappy. Four is a big litter for the breed. Generally they have 2-3 pups. They can have up to six but it isn't common and is very hard on the dam. Be happy with your perfectly normal litter of two pups. You should find a breeder who can mentor you and teach you these things. They can also teach you common genetic defects and what are common pregnancy and whelping complications.
Sniffy do you know any other words than CALL YOUR VET lol
you are beginning to sound like a broken record here lol
I am hoping you not meaning this past November. If that was the case your dog wouldn't be having puppies already. I am hoping it was over a year ago. You didn't say if you use the same male for both litters. And if you bred her back to back that could have cause the smaller litter. The age of your dog has something to do with it too. So if they are doing fine and the mommy is doing fine and taken care of her puppies then it is normal. I rather my dogs have a smaller litter. Easy on my female. Don't worry about it ..thank goodness your female and puppies are doing fine. That is all that counts.
It is quite normal. Litter size will vary from one litter to another. I would suggest taking her to the vet just to be sure everything is okay. That is recommended after whelping. Also there should be a placenta for each pup. Since there were 2 pups, there should be 2 placentas. Congrats on the new babies. Just be sure to give mom a break next heat. Dogs should not be bred every heat cycle. These 2 litters were only 5 mo apart.
Yes, 2 is the normal size of a Papillon litter. Since this was a back to back breeding without skipping a heat cycle, be sure to skip 2 heat cycles now to prevent problems if you plan to breed her again.
My pals puppy?
ma pal has a puppy she is 14 wks old and she isnt house trained wot can she do to house train it and also ket her to stop biteing???
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Crate training is best for training puppies. When your friend is not home or sleeping put the puppy in the crate, then when your friend gets home or gets up take the puppy outside to do it's business. Also, about 30 minutes after feeding time take the dog out to do it's business.
she is teething, just buy her couple of hard bones or toys it will help.
try puppy training pads my pup is 11 weeks old and goes straight to them 99% of the time.
The biting i got some toys from pets at home that you freeze it helps with there teething.
House training:
When we had a puppy - we tried "cage training". The theory behing this is that you leave the dog in a large cage or simaler with its bedding %26 food. Dogs do not like to soil where they sleep - eat etc so soon get used to holding on.
DON'T leave them in there all day %26 when you let them out, take them straight outside.
Biting:
Puppies bite - it's their nature - but when they do, pretend to be hurt %26 turn your back %26 ignore them - they soon learn that humans hurt easy %26 you shouldnt bite them. Never hit your dog for doing this as they will just bite back in defence.
First treat her and giver a a command when she goes outside. Don't just let her out and expect her to do it herself. Take her on the leash tell her potty in the area you want her to potty and reward her when she does. limit the food, giver a certain amount of time to eat and a certain amount of time later take her outside.
As far as the biting, puppy needs to chew to help teething but needs to know when play time gets rough. Yell no or ouch loudly and walk away for a few minutes when she is calm again have another play session. Also yelling ouch to get her attention and then giving her a toy she is allowed to chew on when she responds or stops.
Get Puppy in a class as soon as possible if nothing else for the socilization. Learn the right way to train before bad behaviors get started!
Your friend needs to buy a book on the particular breed as some are harder to train and take longer than others.
If she doesnt start now she will have an out of control dog.
Maybe she should have read up before buying a cute little puppy that grows up into an untrained dog
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Crate training is best for training puppies. When your friend is not home or sleeping put the puppy in the crate, then when your friend gets home or gets up take the puppy outside to do it's business. Also, about 30 minutes after feeding time take the dog out to do it's business.
she is teething, just buy her couple of hard bones or toys it will help.
try puppy training pads my pup is 11 weeks old and goes straight to them 99% of the time.
The biting i got some toys from pets at home that you freeze it helps with there teething.
House training:
When we had a puppy - we tried "cage training". The theory behing this is that you leave the dog in a large cage or simaler with its bedding %26 food. Dogs do not like to soil where they sleep - eat etc so soon get used to holding on.
DON'T leave them in there all day %26 when you let them out, take them straight outside.
Biting:
Puppies bite - it's their nature - but when they do, pretend to be hurt %26 turn your back %26 ignore them - they soon learn that humans hurt easy %26 you shouldnt bite them. Never hit your dog for doing this as they will just bite back in defence.
First treat her and giver a a command when she goes outside. Don't just let her out and expect her to do it herself. Take her on the leash tell her potty in the area you want her to potty and reward her when she does. limit the food, giver a certain amount of time to eat and a certain amount of time later take her outside.
As far as the biting, puppy needs to chew to help teething but needs to know when play time gets rough. Yell no or ouch loudly and walk away for a few minutes when she is calm again have another play session. Also yelling ouch to get her attention and then giving her a toy she is allowed to chew on when she responds or stops.
Get Puppy in a class as soon as possible if nothing else for the socilization. Learn the right way to train before bad behaviors get started!
Your friend needs to buy a book on the particular breed as some are harder to train and take longer than others.
If she doesnt start now she will have an out of control dog.
Maybe she should have read up before buying a cute little puppy that grows up into an untrained dog
My one year old pit bull bits his tail until it bleeds,this has been going on for 4 months please help?
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Take the poor dog to a vet! He may allergies or another condition that is irritating him. He needs medical attention.
fleas, ticks, skin mites? Maybe it's a dryness condition (or even a fungus of some sort)?
If your dog isn't already on a anti-flea program (ie. advantage, frontline, etc.) then you might want to have him on it.
If it isn't fleas or dry skin, then try taking your dog to the vet. It'll be a somewhat expensive appointment, but atleast they'll help your dog out. Four months is WAY too long to let this sort of problem to persist.
Get something that when the dogs goes to bite his tail his tail tastes bad-- so he'll stop biting it-- Like for cats they have some sort of product that when the cats go to scratch up the furnature its smells funny and they don't do it anymore b/c they don't like the smell-- a local pet store should carry it--- OR--- every time he bites his tail you say-- NOT SCREAM-- screaming promotes the behavior-- Bad-- and you squirt him with water--- and if he doesn't like the water, adventually he will notice that everytime he bites his tail he gets squirted.
Has the vet seen him? He might have a skin irritation. It could even be fleas. My German Shepard bit his butt until it was raw when he was a puppy, but he grew out of it. So this might just be a phase too. The vet may be able to give you one of those cones that goes around your dog's head to keep him from biting himself. This will give your dog's tail time to heal and it might make your dog forget about biting his tail and break his habbit.
mine is 3 yrs and does the same thing everyone says it's allergies but i can't figure out to what cause he does all year long. good luck cause i know how annoying it can be
Has he been wormed? Sounds like worms to me. Get a de-wormer, see if it works or take him to the vet.
i had a staffordshire bull terrier who was doing a similar thing with the base of her tail, we got her checked out and it turns out bull terrier breeds are prone to exema so get him checked out for that, its pretty easily dealt with by giving regular baths in a medicated shampoo, but definately get him looked at it could be a tick or skin mite infection that could lead to bigger problems.. hope this helps
my dog was neglected before i got him and he became severely depressed when the previous owners left him in his crate all day and he chewed off 1/2 his tail during this time, i had him checked out for skin problems/mites/fleas...and the vet said the only explanation was depression, he has not done this since i took him in, but i never lock him in his crate and he gets constant attention, not quite an answer but thought that might be helpful!
Wait until the most recent cuts heal and then put hot sauce on it. They really don't like the taste. If the cuts wont heal because he/she keeps biting wrap the tail in a bandage and put hot sauce on that.
My one year old Chihuahua hacks and gags alot, what is this.?
He does this at different times. Sometimes he throws up flem or foam. Then he is ok. I am taking him to the vet but was wanting some feed back.
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It could be a collapsed trachea and it could be allergic to the food, have u tried another food? my pup did this, foam %26 all, when I changed her food to what is a better quality food, yet not right for her. (took her to vet) put her back on old food and it stopped. researched quality foods and found a couple to try and slowly tried switching again, this time, no hacking/throwing up. Sounds like an allergic reaction. my daughter has two toy size dogs, both do have a collapsed trachea, neither make these noises or throw up their food.
I say just throw the dog off a cliff and go get another.
My Chihuahua does the same thing.You see there throat is small and if the get food in it it starts to gag you can always rub it's throat and that will stop it.
I could be a condition called "collapse trachea" which is common in many toy breeds. Make sure he goes to the vet.
Could be allergies or worms. Also have him checked for heart worm.if you have borded him lately it could also be kennel cough, best to let the vet check him. You may want to take a stool sample in with you and have him checked for worms...and also have a heartworm check done
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It could be a collapsed trachea and it could be allergic to the food, have u tried another food? my pup did this, foam %26 all, when I changed her food to what is a better quality food, yet not right for her. (took her to vet) put her back on old food and it stopped. researched quality foods and found a couple to try and slowly tried switching again, this time, no hacking/throwing up. Sounds like an allergic reaction. my daughter has two toy size dogs, both do have a collapsed trachea, neither make these noises or throw up their food.
I say just throw the dog off a cliff and go get another.
My Chihuahua does the same thing.You see there throat is small and if the get food in it it starts to gag you can always rub it's throat and that will stop it.
I could be a condition called "collapse trachea" which is common in many toy breeds. Make sure he goes to the vet.
Could be allergies or worms. Also have him checked for heart worm.if you have borded him lately it could also be kennel cough, best to let the vet check him. You may want to take a stool sample in with you and have him checked for worms...and also have a heartworm check done
My old guy?
So, my 15 (or older) chihuahua that I rescued 10 years ago is starting to go downhill, Im afraid. When I feed him I separate him from all the other dogs because he eats soft food for becasue he hardly has any teeth (he was like that when I adopted him) He usually is a slow eater but I bring over one dog and out of fear that the other might eat his food he gobbles it up. Now, just recently, he has started laying next to his food growling like crazy and not eating hardly. I can barelly get him to eat over half of his meal. Is there something wrong? I know it is not physical because he recently got checked out. I think he might be losing his mind. I love him sooooo much but I am afraid at how old he is.
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At 15 or more years of age, I'm afraid your old pal is coming to the end of his road.
What does your vet have to say about his general condition?
Do all you can to make his last days comfortable, and when the time comes, try not to be too selfish. Let the old fellow walk off the stage with a little dignity intact. Don't make him suffer because you don't have the heart to show mercy.
Twice in the past 7 years I've had to hold a dear friend as the vet ended their suffering. Their ashes are sitting at the head of my bed. So I have an idea how you are feeling.
Doc
wow 10 years! i used to have a chihuahua. that was 6 years ago when i lived in Vietnam. i loved him so much. i raised him from the time he was born until i had to go to America. he was about 1 year somthing. one of the most amazing things about him was, he kept waiting before my room's door after i left, thinking that one day i'll come out of the room and play with him; he didnt eat for a week or so. about a few months after i moved, he died of sickness. there was no medical checkup or special medicine or food care for dogs there. so most of the dogs die pretty early. 10 years for a best friend like that sound really amazing to me.
Okay, you are gonna hate me for my answer, but our chihuahua was 13 when he passed away. He was getting very gray, and you could tell he had arthritis, but other than that he was fine. Some days he would run around like a puppy even. Then one day he just couldn't get out of his bed, and then vomited blood all over the place. We took him in and had him put down. What I'm trying to say is, spend as much time with your dog as possible, cause the end may be very near. And gobbling down his food won't be good for him, so just let him eat at his own pace and don't let any of the others come near him. If he thinks he has to protect his food, he is gonna spend all his energy on doing that, instead of feeling safe and relaxed and eating it. Best of wishes.
dogs do loose there minds as they get older just like humans but i think allot of that has to do with another dog coming into the home, and 15 is pretty old for a dog...
but not all vets are good just like not all human doctors are good you might want to get a second opinion from another vet just to be sure every thing is all well
as far as I can see dr. phil is a dr. also
You need to put the old fellow in a nice quiet room all by himself so he can eat peacefully. He sounds very stressed out, as well. How do the other dogs treat him when it's not feeding time? Keep an eye on him and if they are being harsh towards him, you might need to find him a home where he can live out his last days peacefully.
try feeding him in another room where you can shut the door,
your dog might be just getting aggresive over fear that someone or another animal will still it's food. The Life Expectancy About 15 or more years.(www.dogbreedinfo.com)
But as long as any dog gets taken care of properly they can live alot longer.
Hope this Helped, Best of Luck.
Old age can do that to a dog,But you dont never know what is wrong until he goes to a vet again.I would call the vet to have him looked at and run tests.Good luck with him I know how much he means to you.
It sounds to me as though he may be finding it hard to eat his food, but fearful other dogs will get to it...and thus he growls. He eats when the other dogs are around because in dogdom..it's survival of the fittest (or the one who gets...and keeps...the most food) Thus having other dogs around "motivates" him to eat. Case in point...my newfie mix %26 shepherd eat seperate, she usually grabs a few mouthfuls and wanders away.as soon as the shepherd walks into her area.all the sudden she's got an appitite again and goes running back to her bowl. But your dog may be reaching a point he cannot intake the amount of food he once could.but he doesn't want it to fall into "waiting mouths" either.so he guards it instead.
I'm sure you already feed him several small meals a day.but I would try breaking them down even further if you can. If you feed him 2-3 times a day.try breaking it up into 4-6 times a day in smaller portions and see if this helps.
Try to find some place to isolate him to while he eats.You might try changing his diet.Try some regular people food and see how he does.I wish you both all the best
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At 15 or more years of age, I'm afraid your old pal is coming to the end of his road.
What does your vet have to say about his general condition?
Do all you can to make his last days comfortable, and when the time comes, try not to be too selfish. Let the old fellow walk off the stage with a little dignity intact. Don't make him suffer because you don't have the heart to show mercy.
Twice in the past 7 years I've had to hold a dear friend as the vet ended their suffering. Their ashes are sitting at the head of my bed. So I have an idea how you are feeling.
Doc
wow 10 years! i used to have a chihuahua. that was 6 years ago when i lived in Vietnam. i loved him so much. i raised him from the time he was born until i had to go to America. he was about 1 year somthing. one of the most amazing things about him was, he kept waiting before my room's door after i left, thinking that one day i'll come out of the room and play with him; he didnt eat for a week or so. about a few months after i moved, he died of sickness. there was no medical checkup or special medicine or food care for dogs there. so most of the dogs die pretty early. 10 years for a best friend like that sound really amazing to me.
Okay, you are gonna hate me for my answer, but our chihuahua was 13 when he passed away. He was getting very gray, and you could tell he had arthritis, but other than that he was fine. Some days he would run around like a puppy even. Then one day he just couldn't get out of his bed, and then vomited blood all over the place. We took him in and had him put down. What I'm trying to say is, spend as much time with your dog as possible, cause the end may be very near. And gobbling down his food won't be good for him, so just let him eat at his own pace and don't let any of the others come near him. If he thinks he has to protect his food, he is gonna spend all his energy on doing that, instead of feeling safe and relaxed and eating it. Best of wishes.
dogs do loose there minds as they get older just like humans but i think allot of that has to do with another dog coming into the home, and 15 is pretty old for a dog...
but not all vets are good just like not all human doctors are good you might want to get a second opinion from another vet just to be sure every thing is all well
as far as I can see dr. phil is a dr. also
You need to put the old fellow in a nice quiet room all by himself so he can eat peacefully. He sounds very stressed out, as well. How do the other dogs treat him when it's not feeding time? Keep an eye on him and if they are being harsh towards him, you might need to find him a home where he can live out his last days peacefully.
try feeding him in another room where you can shut the door,
your dog might be just getting aggresive over fear that someone or another animal will still it's food. The Life Expectancy About 15 or more years.(www.dogbreedinfo.com)
But as long as any dog gets taken care of properly they can live alot longer.
Hope this Helped, Best of Luck.
Old age can do that to a dog,But you dont never know what is wrong until he goes to a vet again.I would call the vet to have him looked at and run tests.Good luck with him I know how much he means to you.
It sounds to me as though he may be finding it hard to eat his food, but fearful other dogs will get to it...and thus he growls. He eats when the other dogs are around because in dogdom..it's survival of the fittest (or the one who gets...and keeps...the most food) Thus having other dogs around "motivates" him to eat. Case in point...my newfie mix %26 shepherd eat seperate, she usually grabs a few mouthfuls and wanders away.as soon as the shepherd walks into her area.all the sudden she's got an appitite again and goes running back to her bowl. But your dog may be reaching a point he cannot intake the amount of food he once could.but he doesn't want it to fall into "waiting mouths" either.so he guards it instead.
I'm sure you already feed him several small meals a day.but I would try breaking them down even further if you can. If you feed him 2-3 times a day.try breaking it up into 4-6 times a day in smaller portions and see if this helps.
Try to find some place to isolate him to while he eats.You might try changing his diet.Try some regular people food and see how he does.I wish you both all the best
My old dogs diet?
One of my older dogs seames to be thin he is 16 and for his age he is in good health we were at the vets wiv him less then a month ago due to him having athrites and the vet seamed to think he was in good health and could not beleve his age. As he gone older he has gone thiner though he has never been a big i am just wondering if any one can suggert a diet for him he can be fussey i been looking sinor diets and they do a light but nothing to put weight on. my friend suggested i put him on a good working dog food as the protine levels are higher then adult or sinor diets do you think this is a good idea he does not require worming hje has been wormed with drontal last mounth and gets womed every 3 months. at the moment he has pedigree sinor dry food in the mornig and chapi dry food mixed with tin in evening and he gets a smako before bed. he is 10 kg and ive tried giving more food in his meals and he just leave it when has enough
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It can depend on the breed and genetics, but this can happen to a lot of dogs, i don't suggest you put him on a working dogs diet as your dog is old, even if in good shape his kidneys and liver would be under a lot of strain with the amount of protein in a working dogs diet. i would look at the back of the dog food packets and try and go for a high calorie diet, i would generally say ask you vet though as there may be an underlying thyroid problem or something like that i don't want to worry you but I'm just giving options, just contact your vet and they would probably have you in for a consultation and check the symptom. i hope this helps x
same with 100 year old people the body cant take up food so well
thats its age now add olive oil and carrots mushed up to the diet
Wow! Only a few has been as blessed as you are! Your Dog as old as he is and healthy. Most have had strokes nor living, My brother's dog is alive and maybe as old and not thin. I think My brother's dog is older but they feed him kitchen stuff, left overs and also vegetables and everything, along mixed dry dog food and some canned, sometimes. He is healthy and strong. You are Blessed. What ever you are doing, keep on doing because your dog is living far past longer than most dogs of that breed do. Mostly it is 14 years max! Did Doc do a blood and urine work up? Doc should have but you don't want to put extra stress on your dog. You are a wonderfgul companion to your dog as it is to you for it being with you. Give Thanks to God! If no problem exsisted before the vet's office, then don't change anything, My cat is old and I have to feed her more often, not at once, sometimes some chiccken, cooked very well and fattening leftovers mixed with her left overs. feed your dog more without the other dog knowing it, give the other dog dry food and water and try to feed the older dod canned with dfry more often and give the other dog the samne but less because it wuill feel left out smelling the food and will set it into depression. Good luck!
I agree with your friend. Senior diets are crap, I wouldn't let my dogs eat the stuff. A lot of the weight loss is muscle loss, he needs more easily digestible protein to help maintain muscle.
Your friend has somewhat the right idea. but the type of protein is important, the working dog formulas are higher in grain proteins normally, senior dogs do need higher protein but is has to be digestible protein meaning meat inorder to maintain muscle mass, if given too much hard to digest grain protein the kidneys then have to work to harder and you do not want to be stressing the kidneys, which is why meat protein is preferable
The senior food your feed has less protein and therefore has caused a loss of muscle mass
Senior diets are probably one of man worst inventions as it reduces the amount of weight and replaces it with grains. grains convert to sugar when broken down by the body which causes insulins levels to increase and thus causes inflammation and pain in joints.
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More Grains, More Insulin, More Inflammation
A highly processed, grain-based diet fed to an animal designed to thrive on a meat-based, fresh food diet is very likely to produce symptoms of ill health over time. Diets to address disease most frequently deal with the symptoms that are the result of a lifetime of inappropriate food, not the true cause of their symptoms. The optimum diet for a dog or a cat should closely resemble their natural diet.
A diet balanced heavily toward grain promotes insulin production and the production of inflammatory chemicals. Over-production of insulin makes it hard for the body to maintain its correct weight, and can lead to diabetes and other problems. An overabundance of inflammatory chemicals means more aches and pains.
Improve the balance of your dog's diet by reducing grain, and you may not need the dangerous non-steroidal and steroid drugs so commonly prescribed for dogs
http://www.mercola.com/2005/feb/5/pets_g...
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Second problem with is senior dogs need more meat protein not less
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Proteins consist of chains of amino acids which have several important needs in the dog.
- They maintain the structure of skin, hair, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and nails.
- Protein is needed for the production of new tissue
- Protein maintains normal metabolic processes in the body.
- It is the necessary nutrient for repair of tissues, and this includes the major organs in the body.
If enough protein isn't present in the diet, dogs will lose lean body mass, loss weight, become lethargic, and develop a lowered immune system
While in the past it was believed that excess protein might cause problems in dogs, it has been shown that dogs have the ability to metabolize excess protein. Protein is an essential part of the canine's diet, and is necessary to sustain life and maintain the integrity of the internal organs.
More recent studies show today that it is probably more harmful than it is good to restrict protein in senior dogs, and the high quality proteins are needed for our older pets.
http://b-naturals.com/apr2003.php...
Another question is on protein and senior dogs. Many commercial foods now sell formulas designed specifically for the needs of the senior dog. These are often diets that offer lower protein, but studies show that this can cause more harm than good.
A diet rich in protein is especially important for older dogs. Senior dogs appear less efficient at metabolizing protein, so they require additional protein in their diets to help compensate. In fact, research has shown that healthy older dogs may need as much as 50 percent more protein than normal young healthy adult dogs. (6).
Dr Kronfeld reports that older dogs and dogs with compromised kidneys can easily process high quality proteins. He states that high quality proteins in percentages as high as 54% can actually kill bacteria in the kidneys and create an acidic condition that is healthier for these organs. This would be helpful for urinary tract infections and other bacteria in the dogs system. (2)
Similarly, Dr Bovee鈥檚 research in the mid 1970鈥檚 concluded that high protein levels were more advantageous to dogs with deteriorating kidneys. He reported that the kidney function was much better in dogs fed a diet of 54% protein than 27% protein, for up to two years in his studies. (This study is in complete opposition to the recommendations of the NRC (National Research Council) for low protein for dogs with renal disease.) The same studies concluded that high percentages of protein in the dogs鈥?diet also help to kill bacteria in the urinary tract. (3)
http://b-naturals.com/nov2005.php...
Another myth about protein is that high protein intake causes kidney damage. This myth has also been refuted in a study by Finco at the University of Georgia. Finco showed that feeding senior dogs (dogs over 8 years of age at the outset of the study) a diet containing 36% protein for 4 years (all dogs were over 12 at the end of the study) caused no negative effects on kidney function.
http://mail.royalcanin.ca/faq.nsf/2584c7...
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Loss of Muscle Mass
Protein is the building block of muscle tissues. It is important for maintaining muscle tissues, muscle strength and mobility. Recent Eukanuba research has shown that senior dogs who eat a higher-protein diet maintain muscle mass. By feeding your dog a diet with optimal protein levels for muscle maintenance, you can help him continue to be physically active.
This research is contrary to conventional opinion that senior dog foods should contain lower protein levels than adult maintenance formulas in order to avoid progressive decrease in kidney function. Senior dogs who were fed a high-protein diet were shown to have stable kidney function.*
http://us.eukanuba.com/eukanuba/en_us/js...
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Lot of the new research on protein has only occured in the last decade and the research is being done on dogs, the old dogfood research was done on rats which are non carnivores and that was how how protein carbs and ratios were determined and the finding are that it does more harm thatn good
As a result new foods are being produced to meet the new research on protein needs and help dog maintain muscle mass keep the insulin level down so they are not suffering from arthritis swelling and pain as they age
example what the new foods are like and what they formulated like as you will note they do not contain grains
http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/p...
http://www.evopet.com/products/default.a...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
Eukanuba, Purina(proplan) increased their protein levels of their senior foods to 26 and 28 % protein(Pedigree is 21%) only problem was they did it the cheap way by using grains which forces the kidneys to work harder to break down ignoring the part of the research that it has to digestible meat proteins
I am guessing you are in the UK so these foods may not be available, you can provide extra meat protein by feeding muscle meats such as raw hamburger, rabbit or chicken ( freeze first then thaw to kill harmful bacteria) or cook very lightly (drop in a pot of boiling water for a couple minutes) don't overcook or it will destroy all the amino acids in the meat, start with just a bit as first(so as not to upset his tummy) and gradually increase the amount fed and reduce the amount of kibble so less grain is fed,
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It can depend on the breed and genetics, but this can happen to a lot of dogs, i don't suggest you put him on a working dogs diet as your dog is old, even if in good shape his kidneys and liver would be under a lot of strain with the amount of protein in a working dogs diet. i would look at the back of the dog food packets and try and go for a high calorie diet, i would generally say ask you vet though as there may be an underlying thyroid problem or something like that i don't want to worry you but I'm just giving options, just contact your vet and they would probably have you in for a consultation and check the symptom. i hope this helps x
same with 100 year old people the body cant take up food so well
thats its age now add olive oil and carrots mushed up to the diet
Wow! Only a few has been as blessed as you are! Your Dog as old as he is and healthy. Most have had strokes nor living, My brother's dog is alive and maybe as old and not thin. I think My brother's dog is older but they feed him kitchen stuff, left overs and also vegetables and everything, along mixed dry dog food and some canned, sometimes. He is healthy and strong. You are Blessed. What ever you are doing, keep on doing because your dog is living far past longer than most dogs of that breed do. Mostly it is 14 years max! Did Doc do a blood and urine work up? Doc should have but you don't want to put extra stress on your dog. You are a wonderfgul companion to your dog as it is to you for it being with you. Give Thanks to God! If no problem exsisted before the vet's office, then don't change anything, My cat is old and I have to feed her more often, not at once, sometimes some chiccken, cooked very well and fattening leftovers mixed with her left overs. feed your dog more without the other dog knowing it, give the other dog dry food and water and try to feed the older dod canned with dfry more often and give the other dog the samne but less because it wuill feel left out smelling the food and will set it into depression. Good luck!
I agree with your friend. Senior diets are crap, I wouldn't let my dogs eat the stuff. A lot of the weight loss is muscle loss, he needs more easily digestible protein to help maintain muscle.
Your friend has somewhat the right idea. but the type of protein is important, the working dog formulas are higher in grain proteins normally, senior dogs do need higher protein but is has to be digestible protein meaning meat inorder to maintain muscle mass, if given too much hard to digest grain protein the kidneys then have to work to harder and you do not want to be stressing the kidneys, which is why meat protein is preferable
The senior food your feed has less protein and therefore has caused a loss of muscle mass
Senior diets are probably one of man worst inventions as it reduces the amount of weight and replaces it with grains. grains convert to sugar when broken down by the body which causes insulins levels to increase and thus causes inflammation and pain in joints.
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More Grains, More Insulin, More Inflammation
A highly processed, grain-based diet fed to an animal designed to thrive on a meat-based, fresh food diet is very likely to produce symptoms of ill health over time. Diets to address disease most frequently deal with the symptoms that are the result of a lifetime of inappropriate food, not the true cause of their symptoms. The optimum diet for a dog or a cat should closely resemble their natural diet.
A diet balanced heavily toward grain promotes insulin production and the production of inflammatory chemicals. Over-production of insulin makes it hard for the body to maintain its correct weight, and can lead to diabetes and other problems. An overabundance of inflammatory chemicals means more aches and pains.
Improve the balance of your dog's diet by reducing grain, and you may not need the dangerous non-steroidal and steroid drugs so commonly prescribed for dogs
http://www.mercola.com/2005/feb/5/pets_g...
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Second problem with is senior dogs need more meat protein not less
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Proteins consist of chains of amino acids which have several important needs in the dog.
- They maintain the structure of skin, hair, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and nails.
- Protein is needed for the production of new tissue
- Protein maintains normal metabolic processes in the body.
- It is the necessary nutrient for repair of tissues, and this includes the major organs in the body.
If enough protein isn't present in the diet, dogs will lose lean body mass, loss weight, become lethargic, and develop a lowered immune system
While in the past it was believed that excess protein might cause problems in dogs, it has been shown that dogs have the ability to metabolize excess protein. Protein is an essential part of the canine's diet, and is necessary to sustain life and maintain the integrity of the internal organs.
More recent studies show today that it is probably more harmful than it is good to restrict protein in senior dogs, and the high quality proteins are needed for our older pets.
http://b-naturals.com/apr2003.php...
Another question is on protein and senior dogs. Many commercial foods now sell formulas designed specifically for the needs of the senior dog. These are often diets that offer lower protein, but studies show that this can cause more harm than good.
A diet rich in protein is especially important for older dogs. Senior dogs appear less efficient at metabolizing protein, so they require additional protein in their diets to help compensate. In fact, research has shown that healthy older dogs may need as much as 50 percent more protein than normal young healthy adult dogs. (6).
Dr Kronfeld reports that older dogs and dogs with compromised kidneys can easily process high quality proteins. He states that high quality proteins in percentages as high as 54% can actually kill bacteria in the kidneys and create an acidic condition that is healthier for these organs. This would be helpful for urinary tract infections and other bacteria in the dogs system. (2)
Similarly, Dr Bovee鈥檚 research in the mid 1970鈥檚 concluded that high protein levels were more advantageous to dogs with deteriorating kidneys. He reported that the kidney function was much better in dogs fed a diet of 54% protein than 27% protein, for up to two years in his studies. (This study is in complete opposition to the recommendations of the NRC (National Research Council) for low protein for dogs with renal disease.) The same studies concluded that high percentages of protein in the dogs鈥?diet also help to kill bacteria in the urinary tract. (3)
http://b-naturals.com/nov2005.php...
Another myth about protein is that high protein intake causes kidney damage. This myth has also been refuted in a study by Finco at the University of Georgia. Finco showed that feeding senior dogs (dogs over 8 years of age at the outset of the study) a diet containing 36% protein for 4 years (all dogs were over 12 at the end of the study) caused no negative effects on kidney function.
http://mail.royalcanin.ca/faq.nsf/2584c7...
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Loss of Muscle Mass
Protein is the building block of muscle tissues. It is important for maintaining muscle tissues, muscle strength and mobility. Recent Eukanuba research has shown that senior dogs who eat a higher-protein diet maintain muscle mass. By feeding your dog a diet with optimal protein levels for muscle maintenance, you can help him continue to be physically active.
This research is contrary to conventional opinion that senior dog foods should contain lower protein levels than adult maintenance formulas in order to avoid progressive decrease in kidney function. Senior dogs who were fed a high-protein diet were shown to have stable kidney function.*
http://us.eukanuba.com/eukanuba/en_us/js...
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Lot of the new research on protein has only occured in the last decade and the research is being done on dogs, the old dogfood research was done on rats which are non carnivores and that was how how protein carbs and ratios were determined and the finding are that it does more harm thatn good
As a result new foods are being produced to meet the new research on protein needs and help dog maintain muscle mass keep the insulin level down so they are not suffering from arthritis swelling and pain as they age
example what the new foods are like and what they formulated like as you will note they do not contain grains
http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/p...
http://www.evopet.com/products/default.a...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_...
Eukanuba, Purina(proplan) increased their protein levels of their senior foods to 26 and 28 % protein(Pedigree is 21%) only problem was they did it the cheap way by using grains which forces the kidneys to work harder to break down ignoring the part of the research that it has to digestible meat proteins
I am guessing you are in the UK so these foods may not be available, you can provide extra meat protein by feeding muscle meats such as raw hamburger, rabbit or chicken ( freeze first then thaw to kill harmful bacteria) or cook very lightly (drop in a pot of boiling water for a couple minutes) don't overcook or it will destroy all the amino acids in the meat, start with just a bit as first(so as not to upset his tummy) and gradually increase the amount fed and reduce the amount of kibble so less grain is fed,
My old dog!?
He is over 15 years old. I just noticed tonight that his mouth is starting to swell (it has happened twice before) So i administered a pain pill for dogs as well as dental antibiotics that we keep on hand for him. Is this all that I can do for him? He usually gets over it in a couple of days but we caught it earlier than we normally do. Please don't think im cruel or anything but i can't take him to the vet unless he's dieing (that is why we have meds at our house) He was to be euthanized at the pound but we went to court to fight for him...best dog we have ever had everyone we know thinks so too! Anyway he is terrified and he had bad teeth when we got him but otherwise he is so healthy and still plays like a pup...Are there any home treatments besides what im doing that might help him heal faster...he's my buddy and i want him to be as comfortable as possible!
Answers:
My heart stopped 2 second when I read your headline. I thought " oh no please don't tell me" I remember your old baby. Is he eating and drinking water as usual?
You have done the right thing to make him less painful. Please consider "SHADEDTI'S OPTION" and talk to your vet about it. Give him lots love as always and take good care of him and yourself. Keep in touch. You have my support!
Sorry, you really should see a vet. Obviously you have no clue what you're doing and are letting the dog suffer and be in pain. You are cruel.
I feel that as long as he can still swallow and his airway is clear that you shouldn't worry. If he got his meds down and is comfortable then you should be okay. Give him a big old hug for me. Another thing to try is giving him some crushed ice. This may help the swelling and the discomfort in his mouth. I had a cat once with mouth problems and he loved iced water. He would almost lay his whole mouth in it so it must have felt good. Best of luck to you both.
If he's REALLY your "buddy", then take him to the vet, NOW!
Sorry to be cruel but he is 15 years old, and in pain, if you aren't going to provide him with proper vet care and keep him comfortable in his last days, then you really should consider putting him down. Saving a dog is a great thing, but dragging out their life and not providing good quality care is just plain mean..
If you are not a vet how can you judge how much your old dog is suffering. For your own peace of mind you should have him checked ~~
Aww poor baby - I understand you are financially challenged - have you ever discussed with the vet a payment plan ?? My vet is morethan happy to set one up for anyone %26 takes even $20 a month payents - vets want dogs to be as happy and healthy as their human owners - not taking your best buddy in to get checked really isn't a good thing for your pal - a dogs/ animals oral hygine is very important to it's health - excess plaque can be swallow %26 possibily get into the blood stream %26 case strokes , and other such horror stories
Call up your vet or others in the area %26ask around about options- your buddy will thank you for it.
Sounds like your doing all you can, just keep on loving him. Dogs are great friends and dont worry about others opinions. If his mouth cleared up before I am sure it will this time too. Might ask the vet if there is anything else you can do for his condition.
I had a dog like that. He lived to be 23 (Dach/terrier).
This info I'm giving you should be talked over with a vet, because wrong dosages could be fatal:
...
Advil is a drug classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It can be used in dogs but only very carefully at very careful doses. Overdosing is common and can result in serious toxicity.
...
- Ibuprofen is a substituted phenylalkanoic acid with potent analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic activity.
- It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins.
- Ibuprofen belongs to a general class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Other related drugs in this class include naproxen and ketoprofen.
- Clinically, ibuprofen is most often used to treat arthritis and musculoskeletal pain.
- Following oral administration it is rapidly absorbed. Its bioavailability in dogs is 60 to 86% and it reaches peak serum concentrations in about 2 hours. Ibuprofen is transported 96% bound to plasma protein and has a half-life in dogs of approximately 5 hours.
- Ibuprofen is a non-prescription drug but should ONLY be used under the guidance of a veterinarian. Used improperly, ibuprofen can be highly toxic. Veterinarians may not recommend its use, as there are alternative veterinary drugs approved for the use in animals.
- Ibuprofen is NOT recommended for use in cats
- This drug is not approved for use in animals by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Ibuprofen is available over the counter but should not be administered unless under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Brand Names and Other Names
- This drug is registered for use in humans only.
- Human formulations: Motrin庐 (McNeil), Advil庐 (Whitehall-Robins), Haltran庐 (Lee Pharmaceutical), Midol庐 (Bayer), Menadol庐 (Rugby), PediaCare (Pharmacia %26 Upjohn), and various generic forms of ibuprofen.
- Veterinary formulations: None
Uses of Ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen is used in dogs for analgesia, to reduce swelling or reduction of a fever. It is not recommended for use in cats.
Precautions and Side Effects
- Ibuprofen should not be used unless recommended by your veterinarian.
- Ibuprofen has a narrow therapeutic index in domestic small animals and very small changes in the dosage level can lead to toxicity.
- Ibuprofen should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug, its components, or other NSAIDs.
- Hepatopathy, renal failure, and GI ulceration/perforation have been reported in dogs and cats treated with ibuprofen. Cats are estimated to be twice as sensitive to the toxic effects of ibuprofen because of their limited ability to form glucuronides.
- Signs of impending toxicity include reduced appetite, vomiting (+/- blood), black tarry stools, abdominal pain, dehydration, weakness, and lethargy. Blood loss from GI ulcers may cause anemia. Treatment of toxicity may involve intravenous fluids, activated charcoal (if given within 2 hours of ingestion), and blood transfusion if anemia is severe. Medications such as misoprotol (Ctotec庐), sucralfate (Carafate庐), cimetidine (Tagamet庐) or famotidine (Pepcid庐) can be given to treat gastric ulcers. Blood work is often necessary to evaluate hepatic and renal function before and after treatment of toxicity.
Drug Interactions
Ibuprofen may interact with several medications. If your veterinarian recommends ibuprofen for you pet, make sure you discuss all other medications they are on. Interactions may include:
- Cholestyramine may decrease the effects of NSAIDs.
- Phenobarbital may reduce ibuprofen's half-life by inducing liver enzymes. Dose adjustment may thus be necessary.
- Probenecid may increase the plasma concentration and toxicity of ibuprofen.
- Plasma concentrations of NSAIDs may be decreased by salicylates.
- NSAIDs may decrease the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors and beat blockers.
- Coadministration of NSAIDs and anticoagulants may prolong the prothrombin time.
- The nephrotoxicity of both agents is increased when NSAIDs and cyclosporine are used concomitantly.
- The effects of diuretics may be decreased when administered with ibuprofen.
- NSAIDs tend to increase plasma phenytoin levels, increasing its pharmacologic effect and toxicity.
- NSAIDs increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity.
- NSAIDs may increase plasma theophylline levels.
How Ibuprofen is Supplied
- Tablets: 100 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg
- Chewable tablets: 50 mg, and 100 mg
- Capsules: 200 mg
- Suspension: 100 mg/5 mL
- Oral drops: 40 mg/mL
Dosing Information
- Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian.
- The usual dose in dogs is 2.5 to 4 mg per pound (5 to 8 mg/kg) every 12 hours.
- It is NOT recommended for use in cats.
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All my info is from http://www.petplace.com/
Check out the website and maybe call up your vet to make sure the medicine is okay for your pooch and the dosage ammounts for your specific breed.
I hope this helps!
If your guy is 15 and gets around, eats and drinks, and has no other problems.. you have the problem.. a tender heart !
Take him to the vet. They will give him a calmative that will not hurt an older dog. your vet will know if he's got a heart that can't take one med over another.
Once he is asleep or very groggy, the vet can look at the teeth and see what needs to be done. She can put him further under so he has no pain, pull what needs to be pulled, stitch or two, clean the others, and wake him up. Put on antibiotics for about 10 days.
The antibiotic is very, very important because the infection from the teeth can infect the kidneys. If you do not take your old man, you may be slowly killing him if he has an infection that he cannot get over because the infection is still there even after the antibiotics you gave.
Also, you may not be giving the correct antibiotic to kill the bacteria in the gums !
When he comes home, you will probably have to soak his kibble
or chop up his homemade food/meat/veggies once the teeth are out.
I just did this to a 14 year old Dalmatian that I rescued. He had 4 teeth pulled and a few stitches. [ I clean the other teeth once a month, so the others were not bad at all. ]
Topper was anesthesized for about 20 minutes - that's all !
He was very groggy, so I let him stay there for about 6 hours - the vet gave him IV fluids so he would not be thirsty and to make him feel better.
I think she gave him Reglan and Vitamin K, too.
I took his clean soft pad to put in the steel cage so he would have good traction. I picked him up about 6 pm and we went home ! He vomited 2 times and slept that night - no food. He could regurgitate, vomit, or something and aspirate the vomit and if it got in his lungs !!! this would cause pneumonia !
He was sore for 3 days and had 2 pain pills a day for 5 days. He ate 4 cans of high calorie gruel in a can from the vet and then Canidae dog food from the can, mashed potatoes, soaked rice, chopped chicken. Watch what is on the recall list as to what is safe.
He is fine ! I promise you ! I think he'll be around to about age 16 - I hope! He's on supplements with MSM, glucosamine, and chondroitin in it along with Vit C, yucca, and enzymes for digestion - make sure it has the MSM in it.
Besides Canidae dog food, fresh chicken %26 carrots or veggies, he needs nothing else.
Your vet can show you how to clean teeth with a scaler, brush, and a solution called * chlorhexadine * to get the tartar off.
Please, do not be afraid. Have some time off, and take him there.. will be the best thing you can do and have him comfortable.
He trusts you to always do what is best for him. So, go do it ! You'll be glad and he'll be happy without those nasty teeth.
Write back and tell us how he did !
Hugs to your Pops !
I will try not to be so aggitated with you so you will understand what the others are trying to tell you. when your dog had the problem before, a lot could have changed within your dogs chemistry, the problem could have compounded, and the meds might not be the right dosage or even be the right med for the problem your dog has not. It does sound like he needs some dental care. 15 is not too old for dental care. My dog lived to 22 and had dental care every year. They put her under and she came out just fine. But bad teeth and bacteria can get in the blood stream and into your dogs heart and cause really awful heart problems and shorten your dogs life even more and make your poor dog even more uncomfortable. Please take your dog to the vet for one last visit to have him checked for his swelling gums and let the vet decide. Then you will feel relief and the dog will be taken care of. Thats all it will take and peace of mind will be yours. I beg you to think that way. give your darling a little doggie downer before going into the vet and no anxiety for him. good luck with your baby he has a long life ahead of him. I will think happy thoughts for both of you. I understand your anxiety but I do know you need to check it out. I have been a veterinary technician for ten years. Stay calm and so will your dog. xx cheers!
just do as usual, best place to die is on our buddy lap not in a lab. you are something and all the bests for you and your buddy.
Why can't you take your dog to a vet unless he's dying? Don't' you have to get the dog his shots like a rabies vaccine when he needs one and a distemper shot too? I'm glad your able to afford a vet but just don't understand just cause your dog is scared or gets upset going there that you can't take him to one. My dog gets scared to but it's an important thing in keeping them healthy. maybe your vet could come out to the house and have a look at him to make sure everything is fine. But I will tell you my dog is 15yrs old to and the day i see him in pain from anything that can't be treated anymore I know I will have to let him go and not be selfish just cause he looks like he's still has that puppy look in his eyes.
Also why would your dog die from having surgery? If he gets over it in a couple of days then don't worry about it I guess cause you say it's happened before. But if you want to do more then call the vet and ask.
Answers:
My heart stopped 2 second when I read your headline. I thought " oh no please don't tell me" I remember your old baby. Is he eating and drinking water as usual?
You have done the right thing to make him less painful. Please consider "SHADEDTI'S OPTION" and talk to your vet about it. Give him lots love as always and take good care of him and yourself. Keep in touch. You have my support!
Sorry, you really should see a vet. Obviously you have no clue what you're doing and are letting the dog suffer and be in pain. You are cruel.
I feel that as long as he can still swallow and his airway is clear that you shouldn't worry. If he got his meds down and is comfortable then you should be okay. Give him a big old hug for me. Another thing to try is giving him some crushed ice. This may help the swelling and the discomfort in his mouth. I had a cat once with mouth problems and he loved iced water. He would almost lay his whole mouth in it so it must have felt good. Best of luck to you both.
If he's REALLY your "buddy", then take him to the vet, NOW!
Sorry to be cruel but he is 15 years old, and in pain, if you aren't going to provide him with proper vet care and keep him comfortable in his last days, then you really should consider putting him down. Saving a dog is a great thing, but dragging out their life and not providing good quality care is just plain mean..
If you are not a vet how can you judge how much your old dog is suffering. For your own peace of mind you should have him checked ~~
Aww poor baby - I understand you are financially challenged - have you ever discussed with the vet a payment plan ?? My vet is morethan happy to set one up for anyone %26 takes even $20 a month payents - vets want dogs to be as happy and healthy as their human owners - not taking your best buddy in to get checked really isn't a good thing for your pal - a dogs/ animals oral hygine is very important to it's health - excess plaque can be swallow %26 possibily get into the blood stream %26 case strokes , and other such horror stories
Call up your vet or others in the area %26ask around about options- your buddy will thank you for it.
Sounds like your doing all you can, just keep on loving him. Dogs are great friends and dont worry about others opinions. If his mouth cleared up before I am sure it will this time too. Might ask the vet if there is anything else you can do for his condition.
I had a dog like that. He lived to be 23 (Dach/terrier).
This info I'm giving you should be talked over with a vet, because wrong dosages could be fatal:
...
Advil is a drug classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It can be used in dogs but only very carefully at very careful doses. Overdosing is common and can result in serious toxicity.
...
- Ibuprofen is a substituted phenylalkanoic acid with potent analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic activity.
- It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins.
- Ibuprofen belongs to a general class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Other related drugs in this class include naproxen and ketoprofen.
- Clinically, ibuprofen is most often used to treat arthritis and musculoskeletal pain.
- Following oral administration it is rapidly absorbed. Its bioavailability in dogs is 60 to 86% and it reaches peak serum concentrations in about 2 hours. Ibuprofen is transported 96% bound to plasma protein and has a half-life in dogs of approximately 5 hours.
- Ibuprofen is a non-prescription drug but should ONLY be used under the guidance of a veterinarian. Used improperly, ibuprofen can be highly toxic. Veterinarians may not recommend its use, as there are alternative veterinary drugs approved for the use in animals.
- Ibuprofen is NOT recommended for use in cats
- This drug is not approved for use in animals by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Ibuprofen is available over the counter but should not be administered unless under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Brand Names and Other Names
- This drug is registered for use in humans only.
- Human formulations: Motrin庐 (McNeil), Advil庐 (Whitehall-Robins), Haltran庐 (Lee Pharmaceutical), Midol庐 (Bayer), Menadol庐 (Rugby), PediaCare (Pharmacia %26 Upjohn), and various generic forms of ibuprofen.
- Veterinary formulations: None
Uses of Ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen is used in dogs for analgesia, to reduce swelling or reduction of a fever. It is not recommended for use in cats.
Precautions and Side Effects
- Ibuprofen should not be used unless recommended by your veterinarian.
- Ibuprofen has a narrow therapeutic index in domestic small animals and very small changes in the dosage level can lead to toxicity.
- Ibuprofen should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug, its components, or other NSAIDs.
- Hepatopathy, renal failure, and GI ulceration/perforation have been reported in dogs and cats treated with ibuprofen. Cats are estimated to be twice as sensitive to the toxic effects of ibuprofen because of their limited ability to form glucuronides.
- Signs of impending toxicity include reduced appetite, vomiting (+/- blood), black tarry stools, abdominal pain, dehydration, weakness, and lethargy. Blood loss from GI ulcers may cause anemia. Treatment of toxicity may involve intravenous fluids, activated charcoal (if given within 2 hours of ingestion), and blood transfusion if anemia is severe. Medications such as misoprotol (Ctotec庐), sucralfate (Carafate庐), cimetidine (Tagamet庐) or famotidine (Pepcid庐) can be given to treat gastric ulcers. Blood work is often necessary to evaluate hepatic and renal function before and after treatment of toxicity.
Drug Interactions
Ibuprofen may interact with several medications. If your veterinarian recommends ibuprofen for you pet, make sure you discuss all other medications they are on. Interactions may include:
- Cholestyramine may decrease the effects of NSAIDs.
- Phenobarbital may reduce ibuprofen's half-life by inducing liver enzymes. Dose adjustment may thus be necessary.
- Probenecid may increase the plasma concentration and toxicity of ibuprofen.
- Plasma concentrations of NSAIDs may be decreased by salicylates.
- NSAIDs may decrease the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors and beat blockers.
- Coadministration of NSAIDs and anticoagulants may prolong the prothrombin time.
- The nephrotoxicity of both agents is increased when NSAIDs and cyclosporine are used concomitantly.
- The effects of diuretics may be decreased when administered with ibuprofen.
- NSAIDs tend to increase plasma phenytoin levels, increasing its pharmacologic effect and toxicity.
- NSAIDs increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity.
- NSAIDs may increase plasma theophylline levels.
How Ibuprofen is Supplied
- Tablets: 100 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, and 800 mg
- Chewable tablets: 50 mg, and 100 mg
- Capsules: 200 mg
- Suspension: 100 mg/5 mL
- Oral drops: 40 mg/mL
Dosing Information
- Medication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian.
- The usual dose in dogs is 2.5 to 4 mg per pound (5 to 8 mg/kg) every 12 hours.
- It is NOT recommended for use in cats.
.....
All my info is from http://www.petplace.com/
Check out the website and maybe call up your vet to make sure the medicine is okay for your pooch and the dosage ammounts for your specific breed.
I hope this helps!
If your guy is 15 and gets around, eats and drinks, and has no other problems.. you have the problem.. a tender heart !
Take him to the vet. They will give him a calmative that will not hurt an older dog. your vet will know if he's got a heart that can't take one med over another.
Once he is asleep or very groggy, the vet can look at the teeth and see what needs to be done. She can put him further under so he has no pain, pull what needs to be pulled, stitch or two, clean the others, and wake him up. Put on antibiotics for about 10 days.
The antibiotic is very, very important because the infection from the teeth can infect the kidneys. If you do not take your old man, you may be slowly killing him if he has an infection that he cannot get over because the infection is still there even after the antibiotics you gave.
Also, you may not be giving the correct antibiotic to kill the bacteria in the gums !
When he comes home, you will probably have to soak his kibble
or chop up his homemade food/meat/veggies once the teeth are out.
I just did this to a 14 year old Dalmatian that I rescued. He had 4 teeth pulled and a few stitches. [ I clean the other teeth once a month, so the others were not bad at all. ]
Topper was anesthesized for about 20 minutes - that's all !
He was very groggy, so I let him stay there for about 6 hours - the vet gave him IV fluids so he would not be thirsty and to make him feel better.
I think she gave him Reglan and Vitamin K, too.
I took his clean soft pad to put in the steel cage so he would have good traction. I picked him up about 6 pm and we went home ! He vomited 2 times and slept that night - no food. He could regurgitate, vomit, or something and aspirate the vomit and if it got in his lungs !!! this would cause pneumonia !
He was sore for 3 days and had 2 pain pills a day for 5 days. He ate 4 cans of high calorie gruel in a can from the vet and then Canidae dog food from the can, mashed potatoes, soaked rice, chopped chicken. Watch what is on the recall list as to what is safe.
He is fine ! I promise you ! I think he'll be around to about age 16 - I hope! He's on supplements with MSM, glucosamine, and chondroitin in it along with Vit C, yucca, and enzymes for digestion - make sure it has the MSM in it.
Besides Canidae dog food, fresh chicken %26 carrots or veggies, he needs nothing else.
Your vet can show you how to clean teeth with a scaler, brush, and a solution called * chlorhexadine * to get the tartar off.
Please, do not be afraid. Have some time off, and take him there.. will be the best thing you can do and have him comfortable.
He trusts you to always do what is best for him. So, go do it ! You'll be glad and he'll be happy without those nasty teeth.
Write back and tell us how he did !
Hugs to your Pops !
I will try not to be so aggitated with you so you will understand what the others are trying to tell you. when your dog had the problem before, a lot could have changed within your dogs chemistry, the problem could have compounded, and the meds might not be the right dosage or even be the right med for the problem your dog has not. It does sound like he needs some dental care. 15 is not too old for dental care. My dog lived to 22 and had dental care every year. They put her under and she came out just fine. But bad teeth and bacteria can get in the blood stream and into your dogs heart and cause really awful heart problems and shorten your dogs life even more and make your poor dog even more uncomfortable. Please take your dog to the vet for one last visit to have him checked for his swelling gums and let the vet decide. Then you will feel relief and the dog will be taken care of. Thats all it will take and peace of mind will be yours. I beg you to think that way. give your darling a little doggie downer before going into the vet and no anxiety for him. good luck with your baby he has a long life ahead of him. I will think happy thoughts for both of you. I understand your anxiety but I do know you need to check it out. I have been a veterinary technician for ten years. Stay calm and so will your dog. xx cheers!
just do as usual, best place to die is on our buddy lap not in a lab. you are something and all the bests for you and your buddy.
Why can't you take your dog to a vet unless he's dying? Don't' you have to get the dog his shots like a rabies vaccine when he needs one and a distemper shot too? I'm glad your able to afford a vet but just don't understand just cause your dog is scared or gets upset going there that you can't take him to one. My dog gets scared to but it's an important thing in keeping them healthy. maybe your vet could come out to the house and have a look at him to make sure everything is fine. But I will tell you my dog is 15yrs old to and the day i see him in pain from anything that can't be treated anymore I know I will have to let him go and not be selfish just cause he looks like he's still has that puppy look in his eyes.
Also why would your dog die from having surgery? If he gets over it in a couple of days then don't worry about it I guess cause you say it's happened before. But if you want to do more then call the vet and ask.
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