Please help me find the perfect breed for me..
I’m look for a dog this is…..
* doesnt need that much grooming (brushing is okay though and shedding)
* is calm and great with kids
* doesnt have ear hair that needs to be plucked.
* needs at least 30 min of exercise.
* doesn’t bark a lot (yes, i know dogs bark but not like those yappy dogs like chihuahuas)
* has good health (I know dog’s have health problems)
thanks for all your help!!!! ^^
Get one that fits YOUR lifestyle.
Try the breed selector quiz and see what breed(s) show up that are right for you.
My dog is an outdoor dog, the is a labrador retriever. We put skin so soft on her to keep the bugs off but it hasn’t worked very well with all the flooding and extra mosquitoes. She has many bug bites that have swelled up. What can i do to easy the pain of the mosquitoes bites and keep all the other diseases they carry from hurting her. I give her her heart worm pill every month. Is there anything i should be concerned about otherwise? If so what are the symptoms.
There is nothing to worry about if you already give her heartworm pills.
Use a different bug repellent. Skin so-soft isn’t that good at keeping bugs off.
The kind that is marketed towards hunters and fisherman is the best kind to get for your dog.
Where I’m from, its called “Deep Woods Off”, but any other similar type will be good.
The higher percentage of “DEET the better.
Dog Training & Canine Health : Symptoms & Treatment for Mange in Dogs
We Need Help On Our New Dog Site…Please answer a short survey?
Hello everybody! We need your help…. We are creating a site for dogs and their people and would like your input. We would be very grateful if you would take a few minutes and fill out a short survey for us.
1.Do you belong to a dog site?
2.If so, which one?
3.Do you post pictures of your dog on the internet?
4.Have you ever posted a video of your dog on the internet? If no, would you if it were easy?
5.In the last 12 months, how many contests have you entered your dog in?
6.What are the most important issues facing you and your dog?
7.Do you research health issues for your dog on the internet?
8.Does your dog have any health issues?
9.Do you give your dog supplements? If yes, what type of supplements do you give?
10.About how much time do you spend per week looking at dog stuff on the internet?
11.Would you like to read information online about training your dog?
12.Do you purchase pet supplies online?
13.Have you ever adopted a dog?
1. no
2. none
3. sometimes through facebook or myspace
4. no, and i would if i had a good video…(it is already pretty easy)
5. 0
6. spacial awareness (when either of us needs are space)
7. sometimes
8. none that i am aware of
9. as in human food? she gets treats here and there
10. about 5-10 min
11. yes i find it very interesting, especially if i can relate it to my dog
12. sometimes
13. no, but i am thinking about adopting one in a couple of years
Pet Supplement offers Senior Dogs New Leash on Life
Dog pancreatitis begins for unknown reasons and quickly becomes a worrying and uncomfortable illness for your dog that can also be very damaging to the dog’s body and vital organs. To rectify this condition though may take constant observations and medication for a period of time from the vet. Despite this, the condition will be curable easily.
In this article we will first look at why dog pancreatitis happens and some common theories about what causes the condition, and then we will look at what can be done to renew your dog’s health and help your dog return to its normal happy condition in the shortest time.
To begin with this condition may make your dog noticeably unwilling to eat, bouts of severe vomiting or sickness, and generally feeling unwell and pain around stomach and surrounding areas when touched or moved.
The pancreas (the area in which this condition effects) is situated at the top of the upper intestines/ bottom of the stomach. One of the many functions of the pancreas is to begin to break down the food that travels through into the intestines by releasing enzymes so the food can be digested properly and easily.
Pancreatitis then happens when for some reason the pancreas becomes inflamed and over sized in a short period of time and too many of the enzymes are released into the correct area and the surrounding area which then breaks down the tissue cells and pancreas cells causing further inflammation. This then turns into a vicious cycle because the over sized pancreas is causing itself to become further inflamed and causing the dog more pain.
When you suspect this condition you should inform your vet straight away where they will then normally begin to take many different tests on your dog including X-rays, ultrasounds and blood tests before confirming that dog pancreatitis is the condition affecting your canine. From here the vet will probably stop the dogs food and drink consumption so that the pancreas will stop making the dangerous enzymes and the inflammation will go down and it can return to its normal size and create the correct amount of enzymes again. Until this process has time to return to normal though the dog will have to be on an intravenous drip so the dog can still get its nutrition and foods to live.
After this your dog should return to its normal self again and no further damage will have been done. Please note this is not a diagnosis of your dog and many other conditions may be associated with the symptoms you are seeing, to get a proper diagnosis please contact your vet as soon as you suspect any problems with your dog.
Active dogs, like herding, sporting and working breeds, need more exercise than a walk can provide. Some owners of such dog breeds take their pets with them when they jog. This offers good exercise for the dog, but has to be done safely.
To begin with, first bring your dog to a veterinarian for a complete checkup to ensure that the dog is healthy. Dogs may appear healthy on the outside, when in fact they may sometimes have physical problems that you may not be aware of. Elbow or hip dysplasia, for instance, may worsen with strenuous exercise, and younger and older dogs may get injured from all the running. A thorough checkup will make sure whether your dog’s all right and fit to jog.
Next, refresh your dog’s memory with regards to obedience training. Make sure the dog will walk and jog only at your side. Don’t let him pull on the leash by running ahead, as it will give him sore neck and shoulder muscles, in addition to making the jog stressful instead of enjoyable for you. If you let him pull at the leash, you’ll end up having straining yourself and suffer less control over your dog. Make sure the dog runs on your side in a nice heel position, with neck and shoulders by your leg. If you have a hard time teaching your dog this position, ask help from an obedience instructor.
Start the jog gradually, especially if either you or your dog is a couch potato. Too much exercise too soon will result in sore muscles for both of you. Initially, you may alternate walking and jogging – Jog one block, walk the next, then jog the one after. Maintain a slower speed and shorter distance until you and your dog are comfortable with both, then gradually increase the distance in subsequent jogs.
It’s safer to jog on softer surfaces than on concrete, because repeated jarring on concrete can damage bones and joints. Asphalt is a much better jogging surface – just don’t jog on asphalt baked under the sun, or your dog would much rather stay home. In general, grass and sand is also a good surface to run on for both of you. Just watch out for ruts or holes to prevent both of you from tripping and hurting yourselves.
After jogging, look at your dog’s paws. See if his foot pads become cut, scraped, burned, or bruised during the jog. Such injuries heal on their own fairly quickly, but you still need to keep his foot pads clean and dry, as well as let your dog stay home until they heal. If walking is painful for your dog and his foot pads are visibly cut or badly burned, take him to his veterinarian.
Jogging constitutes a great cardiovascular workout for you and your dog. It builds stamina, strengthens resistance against illness, and relieves accumulated stress (yours from work, his from boredom). Once you find a good, safe route to run, your dog will be begging to tag along when he sees you put on those running shoes.
So I want to adopt an ex-racer but I keep hearing all of these horror stories. People adopt them and within a year or two the dogs get bone cancer and die.
So is it very common for these dogs to get bone cancer? If so, I will not bother getting one. I want a dog that will live a long time not just 2 or 3 years.
I’ve had my greys for almost 7 years and guess what?!?! – no signs of cancer!!! Out of the dozens and dozens of greys I’ve gotten to know over the years, there’s been 1 who’s gotten cancer and she was 10 when she got it.
But if you don’t want to risk adopting a dog who might get sick, you’re absolutely right – don’t bother.
Holistic approach for ur dog? (anyone give FLAXOIL to their dog)?
Does anyone here use any type of holistic approach for the dog? My dog just got diagnosed with cancer yesterday (found a big tumor in his heart)….I wanna try to do everythikng I can. Surgery is not an option the vet said. Ive heard putting a tablespoon of flaxoil with some cottage cheese in the meal helps. Anyone do this for their dog??? Any other natural herbs or medicine that you use to help your dog heal? I would truly appreciate any advice I can get. I am desperate….It is killing me watching my dog die…or knowing that he might not have much left to live. =(***
http://dogcancer.net/?source=Overture
Here is a link to a website that has lots of info, and a phone number you can call to ask questions.
What is the average recovery time for a dog with leg amputation surgery?
My dog had to have his left foreleg amputated due to bone cancer. His surgery was last Thursday. He seems to be doing fine, just a little bleeding. I am wondering if anyone else has a similar story with their recovery time for their dog. My dog’s name is Rocky, 9 years old & he is a Black Lab/Pit mix.
Serious answers only please. Thanks!
Since today is Sunday we will be taking Rocky to be checked out for his bleeding tomorrow morning. Looks like a few stiches tore but the bleeding is very minimal. I am more concerned for a possible infection, but again…tomorrow morning is his follow up appointment.
Recovery time will vary from dog to dog. Some dogs are very stoic and will seem to be ok almost immediately after the surgery. Other dogs are weenies and will scream for weeks.
I assume you have had your dog back to the vet to check the bleeding? He should not be allowed to lick at the sutures or staples. It will take him time to adjust to having the leg amputated. But dogs can do just fine after amputation.
What is the best dry dog food for my Lab and mixed small breed puppy?
I have been feeding my 1year old Lab Purina dog chow, but read an Answer yesterday that this was a bad choice. I am also getting a small,terrier mix puppy this weekend and want to start her out on a good food. Any recommendations? Please don’t condemn me for my dog food choice – I know now it was a bad one. I researched it yesterday after seeing the Dogfood analysis link.
First I don’t think condemning you would be the right thing to do. Sounds like you care, and that is very commendable. I agree that Purina dog chow isn’t a good choice. I have tried it and I noticed that my dogs stool was very yellow (undigested corn) and very loose. If I were you, I simply would look at the dogs stool and let that determine what is the right food. It should be dark (It means it was digested well), firm and compact. Smaller dogs need smaller sized bits to eat. They have a hard time eating chunks that are large. I don’t like watering down the food if I can get away with it. It’s better for the dog’s teeth to have hard food to help remove tater. Read the dog food bag. The first three ingredients’ is what the majority of the food is made up of. I like feeding my dogs something with rice in it. It agrees with them better and they like it too. Corn is harder for dog to digest, but not necessarily bad. They just need more of it to get what they need. That is harder on your pocket and can possible lead to weight gain for the dog and makes lots of poop! Just buy smaller sizes of dog food till you see that the stool looks right, and you don’t have to feed the dog as much food to maintain a healthy weight. Also the dogs coat will have a healthier look to it with the right dog food as well.
My family was asked to take in a senior dog who’s owner can no longer care for her (she’s now in a retirement home – The dog is allowed to visit her there, but not live there). The dog is almost completely deaf and starting to get cataracts but otherwise is in good health. The dog knows my teenage daughter and I, but not my husband or teenage son.
We’ve decided to bring the dog home on a trial basis for a week and see how she fares with the family and our cats.
If we decide to keep her, my goal is to bring the dog with me to the retirement home at least once a week so the woman can see her. I go there at least that often anyway.
I’m wondering though if during the trial period, should I bring the dog with me when I go, to see her master, or would it be better to keep the dog away from her until she bonds with my family?
I think it will help the previous owner and the dog to see each other now instead of waiting
