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Dog Allergy or Just Irritation?...and Know Anything About Border Terriers?
Sep 17, 2009 ... I have always been a dog lover/owner in particular Terriers. ... As for the the reation your daughter has to puppy kisses I am not to sure. ...
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- My kids would have the same reaction to their daddy's kisses at that age! I used to fret over where those bumps came from and then they would go away. As I became de...
- My son had the same problem and it is considered an allergic reaction. As he got older he started getting itchy eyes when he was around certain dogs, or homes where t...
- I have a border terrior mix and he is 8 mos old. He is a real handfull! I have to walk him 2 times a day just to tire him out and terriors are known to be extremely hy...
How to deliver puppies at home?
I've learned that the smaller the dog, the more difficult it is for them to whelp puppies without assistance. You will also want feedback from your vet as ...
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- Talk to your veterinarian. He/she should have materials and suggestions to share. Then after the pups have weaned, go back to your vet and have the mama spayed. Ple...
- Just an FYI, from what I recall, mom is VERY protective of her pups so I would keep your 2 year old away once the puppies are born. You may want to keep mom and pups i...
- Hi: Congratulations! I have a miniature schnauzer that has had three litters. Although your dog is smaller than mine, she should have no problems. Keep an eye on ...
Puppy with Inguinal Hernia
My question is, should we proceed in buying this puppy? Will this have any impact on her later in life? Has anyone ever had a dog with this? ...
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- L., Please go ahead and take this puppy. Hernias are very common and easily repaired. I am glad that your breeder did get it repaired because there can be complicat...
- If I were you I would insist on a dog with no prior problems. You never know what kind of complications may develop. Why not spend the same amount of money and get a...
- L., The best advice I can give is to call in independent veterinarian and get his/her opinion. They would know best whether there will be any repercussions. Also, ...
Dog Not Obeying Anymore
I have a 5 1/2 month old daughter and a 2 year old puppy, yellow lab. The dog used to obey pretty well, but since we had he baby she doesn't listen to me ...
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- Maybe the dog is jealous. Give her some extra time and she may start obeying again. If she's not hurting the baby, I wouldn't worry too much about her disobediance.
- C., No good advice from me, because we have the same problem! We have an 8 month old, and our pup is totally unruly. He acts attention-starved all the time, even th...
- The problem is probably that the dog is jealous mabey thinking its not getting enough attention the best thing to do is to make sure that the dog is getting walked eno...
Getting a Dog for the First Time
We adopted our dog two years ago via petfinder.com and she is the BEST DOG i have ever had! You will pay less than buying a dog or puppy from a shop, ...
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- We used Petfinder.com to find our dog, and we have been COMPLETELY happy with him since. We got ours from the SPCA of North Texas. I would just advise you to visi...
- Hi E.- I am a pet owner and pet-sitter by occupation so I'm basically around dogs all the time. Here is my two cents on the matter. I agree with the posts that say ...
- We love our female chocolate lab which we got from an independant breeder. We got her 3 years ago when she was a puppy and worked hard at training her. We have a 12m...
Housebreaking Tips for a 3 Year Old Dog
I know of a couple books that are helpful with puppies and have been helpful for an older dog. I don't know about one that was neglected. ...
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- I also recommend any of Cesar Milan's books. If its not happening, maybe consult a dog expert that uses his techniques. It's not impossible, you just have to figure ou...
- N., When you take her to the door, stop and whine a bit yourself and then let her out. It's the same way you'd teach a child a word.. you repeat it over and ove...
- Congratulations on your adoption! I also adopted a dog, he was 1 1/2 at the time, but had never lived in a house. Housebreaking was a real challenge, and we failed f...
Want to Breed My Lab
I want to keep a puppy for myself. My dog is so far the best dog ever. I have a son with autism and he is so good with him. Even when my son is outside the ...
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- Awe where were you when we needed you????lol---we have a chocolate lab and were looking to breed her with a yellow lab, but could never find one. She had two litters ...
- There is nothing sweeter than a lab pup! But, when hiring out a male for stud, you don't know what type of environment the pups are going to be in or if they are into ...
- Does your dog have OFA/CERF clearances? Does he have show or hunt titles? I strongly encourage you to read the following: http://members.aol.com/gelet1447/breedin...
Stinky Puppy
Crazy Dog puppy shampoo from Petco!! Its sensitive and smells good. http://www. buzzillions.com/dz_632133_crazy_dog_baby_powde... 2 moms found this helpful ...
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- I use ProCare professional dog shampoo...it works great. Plus, it's safe...not toxins/chemicals or fumes. In fact, everything I use is safe for my family, children, pe...
- Crazy Dog puppy shampoo from Petco!! Its sensitive and smells good. http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_632133_crazy_dog_baby_powder_scented_shampoo_reviews
- Sometimes dogs stink because of poor nutrition. Usually our little chihuahua has a shiny silky coat and doesn't smell, sometimes he has had hot spots, a dry brittle c...
We Got a New Puppy.. How Hard Can It Be to House Train It?
The best way to train a puppy is to crate train it. Dogs are cave dwellers and like small tight spaces. Place the puppy in the crate at night for bed time ...
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- the easiest would be to crate train it. Dogs don't like to use the bathroom where they sleep. Take the pup outside like normal and then immediatly put him into the k...
- i used to be a dog trainer and the way we trained them to go potty outside was, only put food down at 2 or 3 times a day about 20 minutes after it's done eating take i...
- Hi T. The best way is to crate/kennel train the dog. Here are some tips I used to give my customers when I taught dog training. Make the kennel the dogs safe...
Lump on Puppies Stomach
Most likely all they will say is monitor it to make sure it doesn't get any larger (we've had a lot of dogs over the years and the puppies always seem to ...
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- I don't think you need to worry too much about it, but it's always best to have a vet check it out just to be sure. Congrats on your new baby!
- when we got our puppy, we took her in to get her fixed at the vet and they found a hernia, too. they fixed it all in one surgery, luckily. i can't remember if there w...
- the hernia happens when the mother cuts the umblical cord too close to the pup, you do not have to have this removed. I have a mini dachshund that has one and she is a...
