Ok Thanks Dr.K!! I will make an apt to bring her in to see you or Dr. Morgan!
I Have A Dalmatian Who Has Been Limping On His Front Left Paw For About…
I have a dalmatian who has been limping on his front left paw for about 2 weeks, he still plays and runs, but I noticed he limps and when he’s at a resting point he favors it. How can I know if its just growing pains or something more?
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My Dog Has An Issue With Her Front Left Pastern. There Is A Raw Spot…
My dog has an issue with her front left pastern. There is a raw spot above the declaw. She is licking it and she won’t let me touch it. It is painful for her. Can I put medicine and a bandage over it to try and give it time to heal? Thanks!
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A Barn Cat Had Kittens Either Yesterday Or Early This Morning. When We Found Them…
A barn cat had kittens either yesterday or early this morning. When we found them, most were nursing, but them are stuck together by their umbilical cords. What should we do?
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Amy Fitzgerald *they
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Anonymous i’d pack the whole lot up and rush them to the vet ASAP…momma and every kitten should go.
She Has Not Been Able To Jump On The Couch For A Few Days…
She has not been able to jump on the couch for a few days now. She has always slept in bed with me or my younger sisters but now she won’t even get down to pee. (she went in the bed for the 1st time since she was a puppy that was too small to get down.) My dogs are very close to me, and they are my closest friends. I am scared that she is developing arthritis and that I will not be able to afford much help for her if that is the case. I can give her away to someone that can afford frequent visits to the vet even though it would break my heart to pieces.. if I give her away, I would almost have to find a home that would take her daughter too. They could not live apart, it would only make them miserable. I don’t want to give them up at all. The only reason I’d consider it, is because I love her so much that I would rather her live a longer life without me than a shorter life with me. She does not deserve to suffer just because I am too selfish to give her away bc it would hurt me so bad. I love her so much that I would let her (and her daughter) go in order for her to receive the proper care if she is developing arthritis. I am just afraid that she would never be happy without me and my family. I would die inside, but I want her to be okay.
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Erika Hogan Thank you, I usually do overreact to anything to do with their health. Her baby is hypoglycemic and the vet I took her to was so uneducated that I knew more than he did about he condition, unfortunately. I know I can pay for one visit at least, but if it is serious im scared it may get too costly. I go crazy when there is something wrong. I’ve never given a thought to giving them away before.
He Is 8 Weeks Old, Weighs Just Over 200g (his Litter Mates Are All…
He is 8 weeks old, weighs just over 200g (his litter mates are all at least 600g) has a very soft and enlarged skull with pupils that face east west. There are no good vets here, certainly no vet specialists. Should I wait until he has gained weight before trying to medicate him (All the drugs can be purchased over the counter here and I am medically qualified) or should I start ASAP to help minimise brain damage? He is already blind. Or is the likely outcome so poor that I should be thinking about euthanasia? He seems happy enough at this point in time but cries a lot in the night and I don’t want him to be in pain.
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Our 12 Week Pup Recently Got A Crate. She’s Been Doing Great For Toilet Training…
Our 12 week pup recently got a crate. She’s been doing great for toilet training but urinated in it today. It wasn’t much but the crate door was open and she was playing with her toys and chose to use the crate. Any advice?
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Anonymous assuming she’s clear of a UTI, at this point in time, you need to make sure she goes out every half hour.
yes, half hour. without fail. until she starts holding her urine for an hour, then you can back it up to every hour.
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Amy Morley She’s urinating as usual but she is going to the vet’s in a few hours so I can ask about a UTI.
Could it be excitement from play time?
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Amy Morley She’s urinating as usual but she is going to the vet’s in a few hours so I can ask about a UTI.
Could it be excitement from play time?
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Anonymous it’s very possible she’s overly excited, but i think it’s always best to rule out a UTI in cases of incontinence in bitch puppies. they seem to be prone to them when young. in fact, the only time mine urinated in her crate, she had a UTI.
good luck. 🙂
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Amy Morley Thanks Laura, I will make sure she get’s checked 🙂
I Have A 4 Yr Old Female Yorkshire Terrier. Eaten June Bugs. Resulted In Diarrhea…
I have a 4 yr old female yorkshire terrier. Eaten June bugs. Resulted in diarrhea on an off for over a week. licking her butt and wanting to sit in the cool grass. I looked and it’s raw. Can i use silverdene?
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How Can I Stop My Boyfriend’s 10 Year Old Dog Mounting My 5 Year Old…
How can I stop my boyfriend’s 10 year old dog mounting my 5 year old dog constantly
Scolding, blowing whisle, shouting does not work. My dog snaps & barks to no avail
Neither I or my boyfriend want to find a new home for one of the dogs
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Anonymous this is a training issue. i would ask a trainer for help to ensure you’re doing things right, but i would keep both dogs leashed when they’re together…and crate them when they aren’t, if you live together.
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PK Dennis Have both of these dogs been neutered? (I assume they are male). If they aren’t, get them to a vet now. Mounting is all about who is in control — not about sex. But, having all those hormones in their bodies amps up all reactions.
If you are making a fuss, and there is snapping and barking involved it sounds to me that the humans are not the ones in control in your life. Both you and your boyfriend need to start working with your dogs on the basics such as down stay, sit stay, go to your bed, bring me a toy, find the ball, heel, etc. As you gain control over the mind of your dogs you show them that humans are the ones in control and they will feel less need to show dominance to each other. It wouldn’t hurt to find a trainer to help the four of you!
Along with this work to calm your dogs with strong leadership, your best tool might be a loaded water gun, or spray bottle. No yelling. No whistle. No scolding. Just pick up the gun/bottle and spray the mounting dog in the face. When he dismounts he needs to be redirected: “find your ball”, “go to bed”, “bring me your toy” or “go outside” (this is why you need to teach these types of commands to your dog). The water needs to happen so fast, and with no fanfare — it works best if the dog never figures out that YOU are the one making the water happen. Keep the guns/bottles all over the house so you can get to one in a step or two. Don’t try to drown the mounting dog, it is just on shot to his head/face to startle him and break his focus on dominating the younger dog. It sets up the association in his mind that when he dominates the other dog, this uncomfortable and startling thing happens. The the redirection to a toy or bed channels his mind in a better activity.
Scolding, blowing whistles, and shouting escalate the excitement — you are barking along with them in the mind of a dog. Stop. Be calm. Calm, positive energy, and 15 mins of focused training 2 times per day (at least) is what is needed to improve the situation.
Good luck.
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Anonymous this is just puppy behavior, not aggression…and this doesn’t need discipline, but it sure does need a lot of patience! your best bet, here? offer puppy-appropriate toys that can accommodate baby teeth – any petsmart or petco will carry them. i like plush toys as well as puppy-specific Nylabones and Kongs. every time he starts chewing on something he shouldn’t, say “no” gently but firmly and give him a chew-appropriate toy. it’s just that simple! at this age, too, he shouldn’t be more than a couple of feet from you – shut doors to rooms that aren’t puppy-proofed, and keep clothing and shoes out of his reach. be consistent, remove bad things from his reach, and eventually he’ll start going for things he knows are “his” without you telling him to do so.
now, every time that puppy nips you, squawk loudly like a puppy would and remove yourself from play. this might mean you leave the room and shut a door between you and the puppy…and it should just be for a couple of minutes, long enough to get the point across but not long enough to leave puppy unattended. be consistent. he’ll figure it out eventually!
good luck! puppies are a handful. i don’t envy your position at all. 😉
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Anonymous PS: if you’re a wine drinker, invest in a case. you’ll need it, lol. when my girl was little we FREQUENTLY told her she’s why mommy cries and daddy drinks…but Doberman Pinscher puppies are tornadoes with teeth.
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erica hanson Just a question. Any idea when the nipping might stop.he will run after my daughter and start nipping at her legs or pants .and whats up with the humping.hes only 3 months.
3 Week Old German Shepherd Suddenly Starts Wobbling And Acting Dizzy. He Stares Off Vacantly…
3 week old german shepherd suddenly starts wobbling and acting dizzy. He stares off vacantly. Started all of a sudden last night. No vomiting, but no eating either. Took it to vet. They saw no problem in the test. What could it be?
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Raymond Clark Has your dog recently received Ivermectin or Trifexis? Both can lead to permanent neurological damage I’m told. Also some dry dogfood and dog treats are being recalled for fungus contamination. One dog treat I gave my 3 dogs caused them to have the same symptoms and then they had seizures. Luckily I figured out what it was and they all recovered.
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La-Tonia TD Maybe it has water in the ears, which can cause the equilibrium to be off.
i gather this is a puppy? has he been seen by a vet for this yet?
He is 11 months old and he has not yet seen a vet yet, considering that I was trying to wait and see if it is growing pains.
i’d get him in. better to be safe than sorry, you know? i don’t think i’d have pushed it more than a few days of consistent limping.