Hello,
I’d talk with your vet, many vets won’t spay a dog in heat, but if she’s just close to it should not be a problem. Good luck!
-kelly
A Few Months Ago, We Adopted Two Pups From The Same Litter. They Are Blue…
A few months ago, we adopted two pups from the same litter. They are blue heeler/ Victorian bulldog mixes and they are the loves of our lives. Well they got into a few pretty bad fights, and we figured that they were just puppies and were just playing around. Well one day, they got into a HUGE fight to the point that one was dripping blood. From that point on, we have had to keep them separated- one of them is in the cage constantly. This is not fair to us or them, considering they are cattle dogs and shouldn’t ever be confined to such a small area so often. Plus it is nearly impossible to potty train them like this. So now we have two dogs who potty everywhere and fight with one another if they’re ever near each other. We desperately need help!
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My Dog Lucky Is Having Her Heat Soon But We Are Having Her Spayed On…
My dog Lucky is having her heat soon but we are having her spayed on Tuesday what do we do?
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Anonymous I agree with Kelly. Communicate this with your vet.
I Have A Dog That Is 4 Years Old And Is A Pug. We Cant…
I have a dog that is 4 years old and is a pug. We cant afford to have it stay in a kennel for that long and none of my realitives and friends are able to let her stay at their place. So we hired a pet sitter to come to the house to feed the dog in the morning and for dinner, and to let out my dog in the morning afternoon and night. We also hired someone else to come in between those times to come to my house 2-3 a day while im gone to play with my dog and walk it for about 1-2 hours. Do you think my dog will be okay? I’m just so worried and stressed. Also the people we hired are trusted. Also we have cameras in my home and will be able to monitor and my dog has a designated area that is contained.
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Anonymous Is the sitter bonded and insured? Do they have excellent reviews? Have you discussed your concerns with them?
My Chihuahua Has Pine Needles Stuck In Between The Pads Of Her Paws And She…
My chihuahua has pine needles stuck in between the pads of her paws and she freaks out everytime I try to help her remove them. Any suggestions?
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Dawn Ferara, DVM Take her to the vet where they can sedate her to get the needles out.
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Amy Marchand Thank you. After further research I agree that this is the best solution.
I Have A Miniature Collie That Was In A House Fire Very Stinky Very Thick…
I have a miniature collie that was in a house fire very stinky very thick hair also has like a stye on it so I can I save this dog what should I do
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Brijit Malone Was supposed to say stye in its eye and can I shave this dog
My Dog Is A Chocolate Labrador, He Hasn’t Been Able To Walk On His Back…
My dog is a chocolate Labrador, he hasn’t been able to walk on his back right leg & now all his genatals and inside thigh is seriously bruised coming up in a black and dark red bruises,we have taken him to the vets twice what could this be?
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Emma Wootton Please someone help!!
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Emma Wootton Yeah I think we need too, the bruising has only just come up recently, he’s panting really heavily, not being able to go to the toilet not wanting to eat or drink, we have to though.. We give him tablets from the vets but their not helping him. He hasn’t had sleep for ages, us thinking it’s his hips, but not this bruising has come up
My Cat Is Really Really Possessive Over This One Plant In The Yard. Is…
My cat is really really possessive over this one plant in the yard. Is there any way to get him to play nice with the other cats around this thing?
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Laura Other than removing the plant or keeping the cats indoors, I cannot think of anything that would make him friendlier.
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B Everitt Wire covers would work to protect the plant
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Julie Brader Does the plant live in a pot? You could try adding scent around it that would make the cat want to avoid it.
This Was One Month Ago. Dog Got Put Back On Pain Meds. He Is 10…
This was one month ago. Dog got put back on pain meds. He is 10. Forgot to ask if that bone chip was something to consider removing. Vet never discussed the option. Just need to know bc the healing is taking time. Every other day pain med admin. He seems to reinjure or as soon as meds roll off he’s back to pain. But with the meds he acts fine. Is it something else?
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Dawn Ferara, DVM I agree with Krista, this is a question for your vet. If you think it’s taking too long to heal I would recommend seeing a orthopedic surgeon and getting their opinion.
Good Luck
Dr Dawn
Hello,
I Changed My Bettas Water Two Days Ago And This Morning He Would Not…
I Changed My Bettas Water Two Days Ago And This Morning He Would Not…
Hello,
I changed my bettas water two days ago and this morning he would not dance for me and I noticed his gills have a red tinge to them. He is active other than not dancing for breakfast and doesn’t seem to have difficulty breathing. All my reaserch come up with Ammonia burns but that doesn’t make sense with it happening after a water change instead of in dirty water.
He lives in a 3 gallon bowl that I do a 75%water change on weekly. I put aquarium salt in the water as well as conditioner and let it sit in the same room as his bowl for 2 days. I am very worried about him and need to know how to help him as I am leaving today for the weekend and have to give my mom instructions on how to medicate and care for him.
Please Help!
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Anonymous Have you tested the water?
My Dog Has Sudden Diarrhea? Is There Any Remedy? Im Thinking The Cause Us The…
My dog has sudden diarrhea? Is there any remedy? Im thinking the cause us the rapid change in food
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PK Dennis Diarrhea is the body’s way of removing toxins. One or two bouts of diarrhea is not anything to worry about or to try to remedy – I think recovery. Fasting is always my first reaction to diarrhea – you want the gut to clear and rest (12 hours per Dr. Krista’s recommendation). I encourage fluid intake (offer lots of fresh water, give ice cubes if he/she likes to lick them, I will even add a little broth to the water if I don’t think they are drinking enough).
Probiotics are always good to aid recovery.
Sad to say, this if a common occurrence when you adopt two males from the same litter. Either they grow up to be totally dependent on each other and can never be separated, OR they are in constant contention. How old are they? Have they been neutered? If they are over 6 months old they need to be neutered. This will help reduce the aggression.
However, it is not the cure. You need to find a behaviorist NOW! Don’t just pick any dog trainer – look for one that can come to your home and work with you there. Or one that specializes in aggression cases such as this. And sad to say – the only answer may be that you have to find one of the boys a new home. They may have developed such a dislike of each other that they will never live comfortably together.
You do desperately need help! But it is far beyond the scope of this forum. You need hands on help from a professional that can see your dogs and figure out what triggers the aggression. And in the future – remember – never get 2 puppies at one time!
They are almost a year old and have appointments scheduled to get fixed. You response is very insightful, but I do have one issue. One of them is a female. Does this make any difference? Thanks.
littermate syndrome – the issue you’re experiencing – has nothing to do with sex. it has to do with raising two puppies of the same age together and not giving them time apart for training and socializing.
and i agree with PK, this NEEDS to be handled at home. anyone giving you further advice online is being reckless. you need someone in your home, watching your dogs interact. until this can happen, continue crating each dog separately and rotating which has freedom in the house. this will help you to keep them safe from each other. every fight will get worse, every interaction will escalate, and you may end up with a dead dog if you continue to allow them to be around each other.