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Jana

Did this happen in spite of proper socialization?

Yes, positive training and socialization should get him at least indifferent. At this point, I’d recommend doing that with professional guidance, though, where situations can be fully controlled to keep things below his threshold.

10 years ago

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kathy welsh | 10 years ago

Should I Leave Our Puppy’s Dry Food Out All Day Or Just Twice A Day…

Should I leave our puppy’s dry food out all day or just twice a day with the recommended amt
for a certain amt of time. She is 8 wks old

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Jana

Unless you’re worried about not being able to feed your puppy frequently enough, I would not leave food out all day. There are many benefits to actually feeding your dog, rather than having the food out all the time.

Actually feeding your dog

– helps prevent the fats in the food going rancid and destruction of nutrients by prolonged exposure to air

– helps you to better track how much your dog is eating

– helps bonding, particularly when combined with a bit of training and/or handfeeding

– helps your dog understand that you’re the provider of the food, not the floor

10 years ago

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kathy welsh | 10 years ago

We Have An 8 Wk Old Puppy That Loves To Chew Our Dining Rm Chairs…

We have an 8 wk old puppy that loves to chew our dining rm chairs. I have numerous chew toys for her. Is rawhide okay to give her? Is there any product I can apply to chairs?

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Kelly Furgason

Hi Kathy,

There are a few things you can try. Offering other types of toys for her is one suggestion, there are toys that you can put small treats into, and the puppy can roll them along and a treat comes out. They keep them distracted from chewing. Also change up and rotate the toys you have so that they seem “new” and interesting.

They make commercial sprays you can apply on furniture for this purpose, I’ve also heard people having success with putting hot pepper spray on furniture to deter them. Bitter Apple spray seems to work the best in my opinion (they sell this at most pet supply stores)

I personally do not like rawhides, primarily because they are easy for a dog to choke on when they becomes slimy, soft and small. So unless you are supervising your puppy when they are using them at all times, I would avoid them.

There are super hard bones (marrow bones) that you can get that most dogs LOVE. They even are some that are filled with peanut butter or other fillings to keep a dogs interest. Try also offering antlers-most dogs go crazy for them and they are sold at most pet supply stores.

Finally, make sure your puppy is getting lots and lots of exercise and walks outside. This alone will often lesson the problem.

Enjoy your new pup!

~kelly

10 years ago

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Jana | 11 years ago

So What The Heck Makes A Dog’s Stomach Quite Upset For About 3hrs And Then…

So what the heck makes a dog’s stomach quite upset for about 3hrs and then all seems normal again without vomiting?

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Jana Post author

We played and did some training games etc and she was eager for her treats. Then she went to sleep. Later, when I’m making her breakfast she typically comes over for a treat. She didn’t. I brought one to her and she didn’t want it. I could see from her face and the way she was acting her stomach was upset. I just could tell. Some minimal lip licking, no drooling (Jasmine would always drool when her belly was upset). This was just the facial expression, the grimasse of the mouth, the way she was overall.

At first I was worried the pancreatitis was coming back. Then I remembered that last time she was outside she appeared to had been chewing on something. But there was nothing in that area. I went to look. There was some digging and some disturbed roots. Wasn’t clear whether from the digging or whether she ate some.

Worried I went online trying to figure out what plant could the roots be of. Found out that most likely from bittersweet nightshade. Was so worried that I ended up calling Poison Hotline. And then, couple hours later she looked fine again.

11 years ago

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Pawbly | 11 years ago

Is It Still Epilepsy If My Dog Only Had A Seizure At Age 5…

Is it still epilepsy if my dog only had a seizure at age 5 and then 9?

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Jana

Hi Elizabeth,

from the way you’re asking I’m assuming that it was diagnosed as epilepsy the first time around? At the age of 5 it would be a likely diagnosis. How was it diagnosed and was it treated in any way?

“The two most important factors in the diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy
is the age at onset and the seizure pattern (type and frequency). If
your dog has more than two seizures within the first week of onset, your
veterinarian will probably consider a diagnosis other than idiopathic
epilepsy”

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/neurological/c_dg_epilepsy_idiopathic_genetic

Onset of seizures in a dog older than 5 years, it can be metabolic or neurological (a lesion like a brain tumor).

So the question on my mind would be, is it the same thing as it was four years ago or is there something else going on? If it was me I would want to revisit this with my vet.

http://dawgbusiness.blogspot.ca/2012/10/really-angry-vet-winstons-first-seizure.html

10 years ago

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Pawbly | 11 years ago

Is It Possible For A Dog To Be Epileptic But Only Has Had One At…

Is it possible for a dog to be epileptic but only has had one at age 5 then at age 9?

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Jana

Epilepsy is really a diagnoses of exclusion. Was he diagnosed with this and other causes were ruled out?

This is a good article on seizures
http://dawgbusiness.blogspot.ca/2012/10/really-angry-vet-winstons-first-seizure.html

11 years ago

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Pawbly | 11 years ago

My Dog Started Shaking And Foaming At The Mouth….what Could Be Wrong

my dog started shaking and foaming at the mouth….what could be wrong

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Pawbly | 11 years ago

Can You Give Dogs Ibuprofen?

Can you give dogs Ibuprofen?

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Jen McKnight

I’ve heard baby aspirin is okay, but not Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Motrin, etc. I would check with your vet first though and would not give it to young puppies or nursing females.

11 years ago
Alexe Hunter

I have two black Labs, and I will give them an aspirin now and then, but not often. Ibuprophen is poisonous to dogs and cats. But if your dog is still feeling bad, or showing symptoms after the aspirin wears off …..its time to go to the vet. Good luck!

11 years ago

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Jana | 11 years ago

How Do You Figure A Dog Can Come From A Swampy Area With The Rear…

How do you figure a dog can come from a swampy area with the rear end completely wet and the front end dry?

She also is sore this evening, which might or might not be related as crazy active. No specific leg seems favored.

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Jana Post author

Yes, it is a Cookie riddle. That’s exactly what she managed to do today, though. The farm dog she was exploring with was wet in a normal fashion. She managed to get just the rear end wet and she managed to get herself sore.

So I’m wondering whether those two are connected or happened independently.

The only way I can picture getting wet in that way would be falling with rear end only into the water while the front end still on rocks or something. Not that many rocks there, though …

Either way, she had a little too much fun.

11 years ago
Jana Post author

She seemed to had been feeling fine by morning. Today she had another day there, but hung around (it’s the farm dog who leads her astray LOL)

She does get to have a lot of fun, every now and then too much fun. She also can’t stop if her life depended on it. She just has to keep going, can’t help herself. Will have to watch for that when living up at Jasmine’s ranch. Gonna have to do some “time out breaks” for her survival, I think.

11 years ago

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