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i have treated my cats fleas but it seem i might have fleas in my house i have tale floors
can mop in dog flea shampoo that is what have on hand or what do you thank i should do
i thank have fleas in my house i have two cat but i have flea shampoo for dogs can i use that
What if my dog at too many milk bone brushing chews because they got into box.
What do you watch for
Hi Ashley, your dog got into the biscuits did he!
Depending on how many hes eaten look out for him throwing up, loose runny stools and obvious stomach bloating and pain.
If he gets these 3 symptoms you need to take him to a Vet. Hopefully he will be alright but go easy on feeding him especially today and tomorrow. It takes up to 48 hours for food to go through a dogs system and it would be wise to let all these biscuits pass through before you give him more food on top.
Hope hes ok!
Luckly my dogs were okay. I have 3 dogs at my house all littermates… Thanks for the reply.
We didn’t give any dental bones for a week after that.
Nothing happen and they still acted like themselves
Is there anything i can do to get him used to men? My neighbor put his hand down for him to snif,he snarled and barked! I love this dog,have had him 3 days! He will let me do anything! Please help!
It takes time for a new dog to get used to his new people and surroundings. They all do it at their own pace. I strongly urge you to consult a behavioral trainer so that you introduce him and socialize him the best way possible especially since he’s an older dog that can easily have a lot of baggage. Meanwhile, just love him, give him time to trust you. As your relationship grows and he sees you as his leader, protector and family he will be more likely to trust others and situations that he is placed in with you. All these wonderful things that we share with our pets take time and a lot of patience. I just adopted a 2.5 year old Great Dane, we love him dearly. He wasn’t socialized well, if at all, and he can be a lot to handle, he’s having to “learn” how to play in an acceptable manner with our other dogs and even with us just throwing a ball. Just remember that coming to your home, even with all your love, is a huge adjustment to him. It takes the average dog about 6 weeks to acclimate to their new surroundings and begin to feel calm and secure in their new home with their new people. Trainers with behavioral expertise can give you tons of advice, to-dos, not to-dos and offer you a world of information. I can promise you that a consultation with one will help you to understand things we never thought about with adopted dogs – you will learn so much and it will help you bond even faster. I can tell you that time will change things and that you can never have a more devoted dog than one who has been rescued. Wishing you much luck and love with your new baby.
Paul,tk u for advice! I aprec. It! Evelyn
It is perfectly round and symmetrical, appears to be under the skin (hair is intact), fairly firm, 2 inches in diameter and doesn’t seem to be bothering my dog when touched. He was also licking his nose very frequently when it showed up along with increased sneezing. I’m wondering, What this is caused by? Should he see a vet? Could this be caused by an allergy?
i’d get him in, particularly if it’s anywhere near teeth.
Any unusual lump should be seen by a vet. Especially before it gets any bigger
My dog died of parvo a month ago and want to get another puppy for my family. What should I do to ensure he is safe?
Sorry about your pup!! Well, first, go to a rescue and get a puppy there! Most of the time, they have been vaccinated and have had a parvo shot! All puppies should have had their first set of vaccinations before you bring them home. Most are dewormed too and its all included in the adoption price. There is no guarantee. My rescue puppy had parvo too, at 7 weeks old, he was sick two day after I brough him home, but my vet saved his life and he survived. He is 8 years old now. Just make sure you know where you’re getting your puppy from. No pet shops! Best place is a rescue! Good luck!
Just a note, before you get another dog you need to thoroughly clean and disinfect your house and yard. Parvo Virus lives for a year after the dog suffering from it has gone.
Ask your Vet what products to use.
Don’t take a new puppy into your house unless it has been fully vacinated.
Hi I have a few bearded dragons and I got a full grown breeding pair male n female of people who was not looking after them and the female layed 14 eggs when I got her and they died I incubated them at right temperatures and humidity. The male died not Long after because he was not eating and the female is going the Same way she eats about 3times a week I hand feed her powder calcium mixed with water everyday but nothing is working she is very skinny and u can see her two bones sticking right out at the top of her tale she doesn’t move around alot but she does like to get out of the tank every morning to have a little run and the she finds her spot in my room and will stay there all day..I just need some help because I don’t want her to die she US a really friendly and loving bearded dragon
what else are you feeding her? has she been to a vet?
She eats miro worms crickets dubia roaches .. her veg is cabbage apple cucumber and a few other bits a pieces but she won’t eat loads she only eats about 2 of each on live food. And a kids size handfull on veg
hmm. that definitely doesn’t sound like enough. i’d take her to the vet to see if there’s something else wrong.
Shes a very bad eater my other dragons r youner then her and they eat pinkie mice and there alot fatter
have you offered her pinkies?
She took 3 days to pass the first stool. We aren’t over feeding but not under feeding. About once every 5-6 hours. She’s gaining weight very slowly. No worms in stool from what I can see. Anything other suggestions are helpful because we can’t afford a vet but don’t want to give her up because we intend to keep her and nurture her back to health.
Hello Brandon…well done for giving this dog a home.
Firstly you really do need to take her to a Vet. Not only to see if she’s microchipped (she may actually belong to a worried owner) but she is obviously not in good health and needs checking over. All new pets should be checked by a Vet within the first 3 days of getting them.
That said she needs worming and a flea treatment, also heart worm meds if they are prevalent in your area. She needs a top quality food, small meals and often. Split her daily allowance between 4 or 5 meals to start with, as she gains fitness and body weight you can gradually knock them down to a meal morning and evening.
Glucosamine is a good bone/joint supplement as is Wild Salmon Oil which will also improve her skin and coat.
I do hope you and take her to the Vet as that is honestly what she needs. If she hasn’t been spayed it would be a good idea to have her done
Good
Sorry wrong button!! Oh dear its nearly bed time I think….
Spaying when she is fit and well will protect her from Pyometra, mammary tumours and also stop unplanned puppies of course.
I wish you the very best of luck!
I have a 17- month old male GSD. We’ve had him since he was 8 weeks old. He is attached to me but is OK when I go out. He watches me from a window and then lays down and waits or goes to my father and sits by him. He goes into his crate with no problem when we go out and he may bark for a few seconds but that is it. I work from home and felt daycare would be good for him to combat boredom, socialize him and allow me to work with focus. My vet recommended the daycare. My dog freaked out when I left him and just paced and panted. He then boarded at the daycare for 14 days to overcome the anxiety. He came home happy and calm and obedient. I took him back to daycare after one day at home, he ran right to his favourite staff person for a greeting and then he freaked when I left. I called to check on him and the owner said he is anxious again and that we need to address this now and we have scheduled a home visit. Before the boarding, my father had a habit of yelling and didn’t see anything wrong with a snout slap and I was overly affectionate and babying. The daycare owner feels this is the problem and that my dad abuses and I coddle. However, we were models of calm and patience and positive reinforcement when our boy came home. We really want to create and enjoy a fabulous dog so we agreed to police each other and give our dog what he needs and deserves. After the drop off this morning and the call with the daycare owner I am feeling dejected and I really don’t know what to think. Is my dog too attached to me? Does anyone have any advice or suggestions?
Sounds like separation anxiety, which a trainer could give you advice on. Also, a “snout slap”..that is a form of abuse, please, don’t let anyone hit your beloved puppy!!
Not saying that you abuse your dog at all, but hitting is hitting, and some might think nothing of it but my dogs are “family”, and I’d never raise a hand to them.
Just as a follow up, I do not agree with any form of hitting, or threatening with anyone’s pets. The reason he was boarded was to combat the separation anxiety. And as I said, even though my dad is 89 and “old school” he has agreed to never raise a hand or yell and we are now watching out for each other to curb any bad behaviour on our part. My worry is that after two weeks of boarding/training to curb the separation anxiety my boy was anxious again and not happy about me leaving him.
I say skip the daycare. Your dog is happier being at home waiting for you and spending time with your dad. I really don’t trust vets to give advice on behavior – most of them have not been trained in this! I would spend the time, energy, effort and money on training your dog to entertain himself at home so you can focus.
I worked out of my home for years with 2 to 7 dogs in my house. I fenced in 4 acres of land (I know most people can’t provide that much land for their dogs) and my terriers & shelties would go in and out the dog door – hunting for chipmunks, sunning, and occasionally checking on me while I worked. They were never disruptive to my job and if I was on the phone with a client a snap of my fingers told them to be silent.
For what you pay in daycare you could afford to have a trainer come to your house and work with you, your dad, and the dog! Or, you could take the dog to training classes to expose him to more dogs and people (this will be even less expensive than daycare!). Letting your dog be with his pack, and giving him a strong leader (a well trained YOU!) is going to make for a happier dog in the long run. Believe me!
What do dogs really want? They want their pack, their familiar space, a strong leader, and routine.
PK
When I straighten my dogs front paw she cries out in pain and tries to keep me from touching her paw again. However when I was feeling her bones she had no reaction and I felt no difference when compared to the other paw. Sometimes she limps and other times she’s fine, even has the energy to chase after me and play. I’m really worried because she’s a small 2 year old 4 lb. Yorkshire Terrier and when she cries out in pain it sounds like she’s screaming.
Yes take her to a Vet….there is obviously something going on with her foot that needs investigating.
It sounds to me that she needs to see a vet, if nothing else, a vet could prescribe pain medicine to make your dog more comfortable.
Good Luck
Dr Dawn
I would not use dog shampoo because depending on the active ingredient it could be toxic to the cats body. Instead of taking chances I would just not use it unless it’s labeled for cats.
i got natural chemisty cat and kitten shampoo throw away the dog shampoo thanks for you advice