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Pawbly | 9 years ago
She Has Been Really Itchy Lately And When I Was Bathing Her With Oatmeal Bath…

She has been really itchy lately and when I was bathing her with oatmeal bath i noticed this lump on her tail. Any idea what it is?

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  1. Anonymous

    a vet would really need to take a look at it to truly determine what it is.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Died Of Parvo A Month Ago And Want To Get Another Puppy For…

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?

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  1. Kasia R

    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!

  2. julie brader

    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. 

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi I Have A Few Bearded Dragons And I Got A Full Grown Breeding Pair…

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

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  1. Anonymous

    what else are you feeding her?  has she been to a vet?

  2. Angel Sullivan

    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

  3. Anonymous

    hmm. that definitely doesn’t sound like enough. i’d take her to the vet to see if there’s something else wrong.

  4. Angel Sullivan

    Shes a very bad eater my other dragons r youner then her and they eat pinkie mice and there alot fatter

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
She Took 3 Days To Pass The First Stool. We Aren’t Over Feeding But Not…

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.

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  1. julie brader

    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

  2. julie brader

    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!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A 17- Month Old Male GSD. We’ve Had Him Since He Was 8…

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?

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  1. Kasia R

    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!!

  2. Kasia R

    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.

  3. Anne Wright

    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.

  4. PK Dennis

    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

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
We Got A New Kitten, And Ever Since Then, My 13 Year Old Cat…

We got a new kitten, and ever since then, my 13 year old cat has been vomiting. She acts normal otherwise, and is aggressive towards the kitten. She still eats though.

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  1. Laura C

    Likely stress
    Make sure you’re giving established kitty attention
    Supervise play
    Perhaps a pheromone collar or feliway

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
When I Straighten My Dogs Front Paw She Cries Out In Pain And Tries To…

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.

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  1. julie brader

    Yes take her to a Vet….there is obviously something going on with her foot that needs investigating.

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    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

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Named, Brave, Sky And Cherry. Cherry Is The Male (we Thought They Were All Female…

Named, brave, sky and cherry. Cherry is the male (we thought they were all female) and sky is the one having a go at cherry. Help!

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  1. julie brader

    Hello Alex….all Sky is doing is protecting her kittens. This is normal behaviour don’t worry! I would try and keep the male away from the new mums….they will get very stressed with him being around and could abandon their babies.

    Please get your cats spayed and neutered. If you don’t your females will constantly be producing kittens. You will never find homes for them all…and there are enough unwanted cats out there already.Not only that you will be protecting the females against mammary tumours and your male from testicular cancer. Plus he will stop spraying urine everywhere, fighting with other males and disappearing looking for females to mate. 

    Good luck! 

  2. Alex bate

    Thank you, We have spayed the male now and will do so with the females. Should I remove the male from the room completely and fir how long? They are all in one room and no widows are open so they can’t go anywhere. Thank you

  3. julie brader

    Yes take the male out of the equasion totally Alex. Let the 2 mothers raise their kittens in as much peace and quiet as possible ok. Good you had the male neutered….I would keep him out of the way at least until the kittens are weaned snd their mums are not so protective of them. Good luck….!

  4. Kelly Furgason

    Agree!! Keep that male away from the mama cat and kittens. Peace and quiet for her while she recovers from birth and raises those kittens. Good luck!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
She Was The Last Born Of A Litter Of 7 With A Short Tail. I…

She was the last born of a litter of 7 with a short tail. I took her to the vet at 3 days old and she stated that she could potentially live a normal as long as we are careful in keeping her clean because she’s prone to infection. I noticed today that her anus is now opening … What does this mean ???Please help, the other option was putting her down.

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  2. Anonymous

    i really think this is best handled by the vet that examined her initially, as that vet is most familiar with her birth defect.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My 16 Yr Old Yorkie Had A Tooth Out And Was Given Antibiotics And Liquid…

my 16 yr old yorkie had a tooth out and was given antibiotics and liquid pain killer,about 2weeks ago but everytime she eats or drinks she seems to be in pain why is this

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  1. PK Dennis

    I would call the vet that did the extraction and ask these questions.  They may need to do a followup check.

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    You need to return to your vet for a recheck as soon as you can.

    Good Luck!

    Dr Dawn

  3. yvonne mawhinney

    Thankyou ,I did take her back vet said he could not see anything anything wrong he said I was to take her back and they would put her under again to have a look im so worried about this as she is 16 and is on heart tablets and its not been a month since they operated I just don’t know what to do help anyone please