My Beagle Wiener Mix Dog Has A Bad Rash Under His Belly Leading To…
My beagle wiener mix dog has a bad rash under his belly leading to his back legs. He is getting sores now from nibbiling and licking himself by his legs, tail, and genital area. Is this something i can take care of or should i be really concerned and take him to a vet?
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I Have A Four Year Old Patterdale Terrier. He Has Started To Attack The TV…
Hi,
I have a four year old Patterdale terrier. He has started to attack the TV when I watch cooking shows. He jumps at the TV and starts to try and bite it. We have tried putting out of the room and bringing him back in once the show has ended but he starts moaning if he is out of the room for too long.
Could I have some advice on how to stop this behaviour?
Thank you
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
There seems to be something about either the noise, the color, the characters, etc that bothers or interests him. It only happens on cooking shows? If so I would try to offer toys, lots of exercise and start conditioning him by offering a toy, a fun treat or something he loves when he starts to react to the show. It might also help to start training him to not be so reactive by turning the song all the way down and working on him acclimating to the show without noise, or try to turn the picture down. The point is to gradually keep exposing him to rhe stimuli at very small doses and not react to him when he reacts to it. Often owners worsen the anxiety or issue by yelling or reprimanding their dog. Never reprimand or yell it always makes things worse. And avoiding the tv will not help the situation and it may instead perpetuate it into other shows or even the tv when it’s not on.
Your dog is upset about something wrt the tv or that show help him work through it so you can both go back to enjoying your favorite tv shows.
Please also ask your vet for a positive reinforcement trainer. Often they will pick up on clues and provide tips you aren’t recognizing or understanding.
Good luck
Our Husky Had His Girlfriend Over And They Had Relations For The First Time. Actually…
Our husky had his girlfriend over and they had relations for the first time. Actually a few times over the past couple of days. She went home and he is trembling and hard breathing. She has been gone for a few hours. What could be going on?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
I do not know what is wrong but if there is ever any sign of having trouble breathing it should be considered an emergency and you should go immediately to a veterinarian.
How Do I Get My Puppy (female Goldendoodle) To Calm Down And Stop Jumping On…
how do i get my puppy (female goldendoodle) to calm down and stop jumping on me.
she is not spayed and like 6 1/2 months old
please help
thankyou
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Katya Toner Laura Miedzianowski
she is not going throught obidience classes
we were told she is to smart for them…
at 4 months she new Sit, Stay, Come, Lye Down, Leave it and go fetch…
so i dont know why she still goes crazy and jumps on me, she bites hard and goes CRAZY…
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Anonymous First things first: She’s a puppy! Puppies are CRAZY.
Have you gone through obedience training classes with her? I strongly suggest them…they help build the bond with your puppy, and will absolutely help you get her to focus on you.
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Phil Richardson I have been watching that very same behaviour now the trainer in this case says that she goes mad and causes chaos because she might a not now how to interact properly with other dogs as when u were told your pups to clever did that end the socilazing with other animals and there owners ..do u walk or interact much with other dogs on your walk has she been on a pack walk with u and other dogs also if she is on a leash if you are not calm when meeting other people or other dogs your fears and tension is put straight on your dog as dogs thrive off our energy we are projecting u have to be calm and have the leash slack
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Anonymous That trainer has no idea what they’re doing, then. Look elsewhere. If need be, do a Google search for dog training clubs in your area.
She’s a puppy – she thinks *everything* is her playmate. Be gentle but firm when you redirect her. I left a leash on my puppy when she wasn’t crated – it made corrections easy.
One thing a lot of folks do is train an incompatible behavior. So when she goes to jump, have her sit instead. Or have her get you a toy.
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Katya Toner thanks guys
Laura Miedzianowski
the trainer is the vet she is too smart
but thanks its wierd tho she only goes crazy around me anyone else she is calm with do you know why that is??
My Female Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Is Really Aggressive Towards Humans.
When I Reach In Her Cage…
my female netherland Dwarf rabbit is really aggressive towards humans.
When i reach in her cage she grunts and bites
Anyone have any helpfull tips
Btw she is Spayed
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Katya Toner training classes Baz Jarvis?
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Krista Magnifico I always recommend seeking help from your vet to make sure it isn’t a medical issue. Often the only way these pets can show pain or discomfort is with a change in attitude or behavior.
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Baz Jarvis Training. They have some good behavioral classes you can take them too. Look online around your local area
9/23/16 2 Yr Old Maltese Has IVDD And Has A Cervical Issue. We Didn’t Take…
9/23/16 2 yr old Maltese has IVDD and has a cervical issue. We didn’t take him to the neurologist, but chose to treat with medication. He was paralyzed is all but one front leg. Never lost deep pain. It’s been two weeks of crate confinement and he is much better. He can sit and has even stood a couple of times.
My question is, how long does he need to stay confined in a small space? Do i let him try to stand?
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Dawn Ferara, DVM I usually cage rest dogs like this for at least 6-8 weeks and recheck them at least once or twice during the this time.
Hello, I’m Aspiring To Become A Veterinarian. I’m Currently In A Community College. For One…
Hello, I’m aspiring to become a veterinarian. I’m currently in a community college. For one of my school projects, I need to interview someone in the career field. I was wondering if I could email one of your vets or private message you on this site. I have about 10 questions that hopefully won’t take long to answer. Thank you for your time.
1. What made you decide to become a veterinarian?
2. In your opinion what is the hardest subject in school for vets?
3. How did you handle that subject? Do you have any tips or advice for a student in that field?
4. Have you ever questioned your decision to become a vet?
5. Do you have any advice or recommendations on the hours needed before being accepted into a vet university?
6. What school did you attend and what was your degree for, besides A.S.?
7. What is your favorite part about being a vet? Least favorite?
8. What is the hardest part about being a vet?
9. What advice, if any, do you have for a student aspiring to become a vet?
10. What advice would you have liked to have when you were becoming a veterinarian?
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Krista Magnifico It is important to get experience in a vets office. In US schools it is mandatory. I recommend that you volunteer with a vet and over time ask these questions. Good luck
My Guinea Pig Is Not Feeling Well She’s Hardly Eating And She Keeps On Getting…
my guinea pig is not feeling well she’s hardly eating and she keeps on getting cold spells she is 8 years old and i don’t know what to do
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
I’m sorry to hear about your guinea pig. Try to keep her warm and try to see a vet as quickly as possible. 8. Years old is very old for them and your vet would need to see your pig to help provide guidance and advice if she is not well.
Hey,,
Thought You Might Enjoy A Photo Of The Lazy Kids This Rainy Day..
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Krista Magnifico Post author not a direct question.. oops
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Nicholas P. Woodward Great photo! =)
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Cocotipio Linbayn Cute! Is the dog in your profile a Bichon? I have one, and I am trying to potty-train her. Any tips? Thanks!
~Cocotipio
My Cat Is Acting Different Lately She Is Sleeping More And Not Really Wanting To…
my cat is acting different lately she is sleeping more and not really wanting to do anything and when we touch her on her belly she meows like she is in pain does she have cancer or is she sick?
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
I cannot tell you what is wrong but she ABSOLUTELY NEEDS A VET! Please go as quickly as possible. If you think she is in pain and if she is lethargic and poorly responsive why hasn’t she seen the vet?
I really hope she gets to the vet soon (like tomorrow morning) and that she is ok.
I expect that she will need an examination, xray and bloodwork to help understand what is wrong and provide her an appropriate treatment plan to help her feel better.
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If the itching and chewing is resulting in open wounds you need to seek veterinary help. In most cases something to stop the irch is needed along with antibiotics and an ecollar. They can have him felling better very soon.
My dogs had that aswell, my vet put them on antibiotics to fight any infections and to help healing and also gave them steroids to stop them scratching so much