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!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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!
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