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Pawbly | 8 years ago
She Was Due On Friday And It’s Her First Litter

She was due on Friday and it’s her first litter

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  1. Cheryl Mccaig

    It’s fine now she was in labour had a lovely litter of puppies

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog Was Due A Litter Of Pups Yesterday But Nothing Has Happened Yet

My dog was due a litter of pups yesterday but nothing has happened yet

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  1. Cheryl Mccaig

    Hi I have her in my bed room where it’s quiet xx

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Cat Has Decided Not To Pooh In The Litter Box. Do You Have…

My cat has decided not to pooh in the litter box. Do you have a list of things that could cause this?

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  1. Madelyn Fischer

    Hello, how old is your cat? If it is young, it could still be getting the hang of things. If it is old, then it could be too old to go into the litter box. If it is mid-aged, it could be marking it’s territory. Good luck!

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
I Just Got A New 9 Week Old Kitten. I Got Him The Night…

I just got a new 9 week old kitten. I got him the night before last. The Kitten is perfectly healthy in every way but one. It is eating solid and canned food. Canned food once a day and dry food through the day. He is drinking water. He is playful and active. Has urinated about 4 times. His belly is not hard. And he is sleeping well.

BUT he has not pooped yet.

The old owners said he pooped the morning of the day I picked him up. But that was Thursday and this is Saturday. I am worried. I wonder if it may be the stress of a new home, no mother or litter mates and two new cats. The one cage of mine has not taken to the kitten yet but the other is coming around.

I do have a vet appointment booked but I have anxiety and I worry.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
I’ve Had My Cat Ronnie For 2 Years, And Never Had A Problem. He Has…

I’ve had my cat Ronnie for 2 years, and never had a problem. He has been neutered and had worm and flee treatment. I havn’t changed his food or his litter. His fur and skin seems fine and healthy and he always eats his food. I just don’t know why he is doing this, and don’t know how to stop it???

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  1. Anonymous

    Sudden changes in urination (location, frequency, etc.) could mean a UTI, ESPECIALLY in tomcats.  Please get him to the vet for a urinalysis.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Our Cat Is About 8 Years Old, And We Got Her From The Humane Society…

Our cat is about 8 years old, and we got her from the humane society 2 years ago. Her problem is that she poops outside of the litter box frequently. Sometimes she poops in the box, sometimes not, sometimes on the couch, the table, the laundry, the floor, wherever. Never the same place twice. She’s not sick and doesn’t have worms, and she pees in the litter fine. We’ve tried different litter, moving it to different places, and nothing works. We are so confused by this cat! Help if you can please, thank you!

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  1. Anonymous

    Dr. Magnifico often suggests using dirt in the litterbox.  I would also have at least one other box on hand…most cats really don’t enjoy pooping where they pee.

  2. Michelle Baggett

    Does the litter box have a cover on it?  My vet told me one time that cats can become intolerable of their litter boxes if they are enclosed (have covers on them) no matter how much you scoop or change the litter.  That did the trick and did not happen anymore.  

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Would Also Like To Litter Box Train…

Would also like to litter box train…

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  1. Anonymous

    Litterbox training a dog means they’ll use your house as a toilet.  Is there a reason you’re unwilling to walk the dog or let it out into a yard?

    Bostons can be stubborn and very opinionated.  What is your experience with dog ownership?

  2. PK Dennis

    Litter box training… Once you teach a dog to poop/pee in your house you can expect a life time of cleaning up “accidents” all over your house.  It doesn’t matter if it is pee pads at the door, or a litter box some where else in the house.  Once you teach a dog it is okay to soil his home all bets are off.  I once had a dog that was taught to relieve himself in the bathtub.  He grew up in a 5 story walk-up in NYC, so I assume they did this so they didn’t have to make the 5 story trek to the great outdoors.  I lived in the country with 5 acres of fenced yard.  That dog was with me for 6 years and if I did not walk him outside every morning and after dinner he would pee and poop in the bathroom – any bathroom, and as he got older he didn’t bother to get into the tub, he went on the floor just outside of the tub.

    Dogs need to walk, no matter what size the dog.  Smaller lap dogs can live with shorter walks, but they still need to walk every day to be happy, well adjusted canine companions.  So teach your dog to poop and pee on command outside while you are walking that dog.
    And as for the breed – each breed tends to have certain personalities, and I can understand liking the look of a dog, but just because a dog is a certain breed does not mean it will be good with children.  So I encourage you to find a breed specific rescue, and work with them to find you the perfect dog for your family.  Keep in mind that many rescue organizations will not allow a home with young children to adopt their dogs.  For example several rescues I know only allow adoption if the kids are over 7 years old.
    But, the rescue foster parents know each dogs’ personality best, and the organization can match you to the personality that will work best for your family. And these organizations do get puppies from time to time, so it may take a longer wait, but it is well worth the work and wait to find the ‘perfect’ match.
    Adopt – don’t shop!
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Pawbly | 8 years ago
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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  1. PK Dennis

    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!

  2. Ash Scism

    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.

  3. Anonymous

    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.

  4. Anonymous

    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.

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Shiria | 9 years ago
The Kitten Was Born Ca. 4 Weeks Ago. It Had Two Litter Mates, One Was…

The kitten was born ca. 4 weeks ago. it had two litter mates, one was born dead: The second one was totally normal, but found dead 3 days later in the morning. It had a wet/sticky mouth, but otherwise everything seemed normal.
The last one had also a wet/sticky mouth a few days later (ca. 1 week age) with little blisters on its tongue. Otherwise it was normal, it still got enough milk from its mother.
With ca. 2 weeks the kitten and its mother showed symptoms of cat flu, and it was also seen that the kitten was staying rather small, but otherwise normally developed.

The vet prescribed amoxcillin for both mother and baby. And an ointment for the eyes, as they were also affected. After 2 days the kitten had to be force-fed because it couldn’t suckle anymore. But it could be fed with the syringe without problem and ate with huge appetite. This was going for one week, with it’s general state of health being okay despite the cat flu. It had some discharge on eyes and nose, but it was otherwise still active and aware. He really is a little fighter, despite staying rather small.

During last week it finally seemed to get better, until friday morning we found it with heavier breathing. One eye was fine, the other closed with discharge. It still had appetite though. On Sunday the breathing was bad, but it could still swallow.

Today the breathing is really bad, it has to use its stomach to breath and also opens its mouth to help breathing (but no real gasping). It has difficulty swallowing and seems to have mucus in its throat. The nose is mostly dry, only few discharge. The infected eye has now a cloudy cornea, despite the eye antibitoics. It is also very restless, walks a few steps, then lays flat down. It’s easily seen that it doesn’t get enougn oxygen.
The vet said it most likely has developed pneumonia. It got something that should help its lung with breathing, and I should continue to give fluids and feeding as long as it will/could swallow. Of course it still gets antibiotics.

What can I do to help the little one with breathing? Should I let it inhale?

Depending on how it looks tomorrow I may have to euthanize it, as I don’t want it to suffocate :(.

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  1. Shiria Post author

    Hello, Thanks for your answer. The kitten was of course sent to the vet. That is were the antibiotics and everything else come from. She also gave something for its lungs and the kitten also got fluids. The vet seid that the cat flu most likely went down to its lungs, so that they now are infected, too.
    Everything I stated above from what we do to help with this kitten is supervised through a vet of course.
    Of course I also don’t euthanize myself as I’m not a vet, but the vet said it doesn’t look good, as it got worse despite being supervised and treated.

    Maybe I don’t use the right words, as english is not my first language, sorry for that.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
She Has Had 2 Litters Many Years Ago.

She has had 2 litters many years ago.

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  1. Anonymous

    YES, she’s too old – this would be like your grandmother having a baby.  it’s not healthy and puts her at significant risk.  spay her NOW before it’s too late.

    seriously.  get her to the vet tomorrow morning and get her spayed.

  2. Sonia M

    The humane society offers lower-cost spaying in some places, call them up.

    There may also be a pill your vet can give you, but I’m not sure.