[missmoobear]

so my german shepherd died on monday because he ate some poison (from the thingies that kills bad grass) now everyone's all depressed and thinking about getting a new dog. But heres the thing; my mom said she doesn't want to get another dog, because she doesn't want to be so sad again, and my dad really wants another dog, but we can never seem to find any dog as good as the one we just had...
so should we wait awhile, and then get a new dog ? =O

[xstarBURST]

^ =/

i would say wait awhile... i mean if the poison was from your lawn or a neighbor's laugh i would play it safe and wait just in case the pup did eat grass from there again.

because right now im trying to be as careful as I can with my pup, its the summer and i know there's gonna be people spraying pesticides and weed killers (like kill ex, i know its banned in Canada but some people still use it), and I heard they stick around on the lawn for a while and it can be undetectable @_@;

Edit:

i heard dolbies and Chows can turn against their owners =/ so i would suggest on doing some research before getting a dog...after seeing this American husky all the time, i want one...it's so white and fluffy and the stuff that attaches to their fur just falls off


any ways I want to get insurance for my shiba too, just to get money back for the meds, they can get freakin expensive and some other problems. Which is probably the cheapest one in Canada? He was on Vetinsurance, which covered his meds and his cone, it was $38/month. Is there another company cheaper? or is it set by breed/size?

[Mentos]

i heard dolbies and Chows can turn against their owners =/ so i would suggest on doing some research before getting a dog...after seeing this American husky all the time, i want one...it's so white and fluffy and the stuff that attaches to their fur just falls off


any ways I want to get insurance for my shiba too, just to get money back for the meds, they can get freakin expensive and some other problems. Which is probably the cheapest one in Canada? He was on Vetinsurance, which covered his meds and his cone, it was $38/month. Is there another company cheaper? or is it set by breed/size?

That's a common misconception that people have of Dobies (and Chow Chows). Which is why it's recommended that these dominant breeds are for experienced dog owners only.
That is why finding a good reputable breeder who breeds Dobermans with good temperaments is very important (and very expensive).
That, and early and strict training is a must-- being the alpha over your dog will help create a line that is not worth crossing for a dog.

I already found a reputable breeder for my Doberman asking for $4800-- which to me, sounds like a price worth paying for for the pedigree of the pup, the health/ temperament guarantees, and service (life time support-- I need this end of the deal, LOL).
(I actually decided to get both a Golden and a Doberman... now I have to somehow prove to my parents having three dogs is no biggie for me, YIKES!).


& in response to your insurance... I think it is set on the breed (and the age you sign your dog up for? Maybe?). I did an estimate on my Golden, 5 years, and we got a quote saying that it's about $35/month. But that does NOT cover meds, annual checkups, etc. It only covers $20,000 for major surgeries... but the thing is, my Golden is super healthy. He only takes the monthly heartguard medications. So I don't know if I should even get it. I can't say that $38/mo for your Shiba Inu is a good price, only because I don't know what "cheap" is, LOL. I'm still trying to figure this whole insurance thing out.

[spankthatFANY]

hi ~
my dog gave birth to 3 dogs but 2 died cuz the mother sat on it so i have one pup so im keeping it so i have these questions
1. how old do the pup take it shoots ???
2. lots of breeders declaw the pups ? wat is that "Declaw" ?
3.what shoots do i gave the pup ?
plez help ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank You

[usuejung]

hi ~
my dog gave birth to 3 dogs but 2 died cuz the mother sat on it so i have one pup so im keeping it so i have these questions
1. how old do the pup take it shoots ???
2. lots of breeders declaw the pups ? wat is that "Declaw" ?
3.what shoots do i gave the pup ?
plez help ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank You

What do mean shoots? never heard such thing. Dew claw is the 5th nail on the dog's front and back legs. They do this people dogs get hurt sometimes and they dont really need that 5th toe which never touches the ground. You can remove it if you want or you can keep all 5 toes nails.

describe what your trying to say about "shoot"

for a malamute looks kind a small, i thought malamutes as puppies would of been a weee bigger, since they are HUGE dogs.
I want one but they look too strong/ big for me to handle.

Its because its a puppy still. That malamute is probably 6-7 weeks of age.

My kitty has stinky breath lol
Is there like special cat food that will help?
She eats the same thing as my other cat and he doesn't have stinky breath
So I don't think its because of her diet.. or maybe she doesn't digest as well?

feed her blue buffalo.... only dry food. Wet food can cause tar and smelly breath and watery poop.

my dog is rather old now.
and in its left eye its all cloudy and blue-ish.
anyone know what it is? D:

your dog is going blind slowly. Dogs that become blind starts to have cloudy blue eyes. dont worry... he or she wont go blind in a day.

[shining_star[:]

T_T im allergic to animals

[spankthatFANY]

What do mean shoots? never heard such thing. Dew claw is the 5th nail on the dog's front and back legs. They do this people dogs get hurt sometimes and they dont really need that 5th toe which never touches the ground. You can remove it if you want or you can keep all 5 toes nails.

describe what your trying to say about "shoot"




Its because its a puppy still. That malamute is probably 6-7 weeks of age.




feed her blue buffalo.... only dry food. Wet food can cause tar and smelly breath and watery poop.




your dog is going blind slowly. Dogs that become blind starts to have cloudy blue eyes. dont worry... he or she wont go blind in a day.

hi ~
im so sorry i needa check my spelling i ment shots and do you know wat age do they get it ???

[honeylove]

I have a dog problem & I'm worried and I'd like some help pleasee[:
Long story short; Dog came back from vet visit and is totally weird. Gives ear piercing squeals when being picked up. Seems to be scared of brother a lot.


Please read this to understand below to understand it more;;

So I bought a dog back in November of last year, and he only let my brother and I touch him and play with him. He growled at my family members but slowly was okay with them. Now he only lets my brother, mom, dad, my boyfriend and I play with him. He's still only attached to my brother& I though. And he seems to have a trust issue like he's scared of us hurting him when we only show him love. And we didn't have papers from the previous owners =( so we needed to take him to the vet and check up so we finally got around to that 3 days ago, on friday. He was very scared and he's very unfriendly with strangers because he tends to try and bite anyone who touches him that's not me, my boyfriend, my brother, mom, or dad. >__< And they said he was fearful enough that he needed a muzzle on. So we put a muzzle on him and my brother was the one mainly holding him because he kept struggling. And he took the muzzle off a lot and we had to keep holding him and getting it back on and we could tell he was very scared and sad. He took the shots fine and seemed to calm a bit after but then they took him to the back to get his nails trimmed and came out shortly to say that it wasn't successful but they got a few. He was too afraid, he came out running to us and he seemed fine. But when he got home, my brother tried to pick him up and he would squeal like a pig and the squeal's like ear-piercing. He doesn't stop squealing until he is let down. When I got home, my boyfriend picked him up and he seemed fine. Then my brother did too, and he seemed fine. When I picked him up, he squealed. And now he's even scared to go on my brothers bed, it's weird. But he does go on sometime and seems to be happy around us still. He still wags his tail. My brother tries to call him and he runs away. And near his neck, when we pet him there.. he kind of yelps. :[ And I don't think he has any injuries.. could he just be traumatized? I'm not sure because it didn't seem like he got hurt during the vet visit but his behavior is weird. But he is eating, peeing and pooping normally. He seems to be scared of my brother the most and we tried to calm him down with treats and pick him up but he still continues to squeal. it's been awhile and now we just don't kno what else to do or what is wrong. Does anyone know why he's acting like that? Any experiences? Thank you! &Sorry again, such a long read. =(

[xstarBURST]

long story short

my dog ate some nutella, and it contains cocoa powder, i gave him laxatives, should i still take him to the vet?

[whitebunny2000]

I have 12 cats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >.<

2 Dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >.<

[jordy]

lolz.. i had 4 turtles which i smuggled from china.. DO NOT DO! i didnt know how bad the consequences were if i got caught after i did that haha.
well the first one suicided cus it couldnt float i dont know why.. then the 2nd jus wouldnt eat anything and it jus died one day.. then i got really sad and so i bought all these turtle stuff from the pet store. costed me about $100 bucks ._. (heating stick, filter, turtle platform etc.etc.). One of them suddenly went blind and couldnt open its eyes, and i think the other couldnt handle the sudden change in temperature due to the heating stick. so they all died shortly after >:|. i think they all lasted about.. a month and a half -__- *sigh*

[PoooBear]

what type of dog is this?

[xstarBURST]

^Daschnund?

I unno that what it sort of looks like to me

[JJM]

so my german shepherd died on monday because he ate some poison (from the thingies that kills bad grass) now everyone's all depressed and thinking about getting a new dog. But heres the thing; my mom said she doesn't want to get another dog, because she doesn't want to be so sad again, and my dad really wants another dog, but we can never seem to find any dog as good as the one we just had...
so should we wait awhile, and then get a new dog ? =O

First of all, I am sorry to hear that.

You should wait until all of you have gone through the grieving process. Everyone deals with it differently. Some will want a new dog as to replace the loss of the old one and others have a harder time letting go.

Also, mind that the new one will never be like the old one. All dogs and cats have slightly different personalities even though they may all seem to be more alike than not. When you expect a new pet to be like the old one and he's not, you're already setting up the new pet for failure and yourself for regret of adopting him. Take your time.

It took me 11 years to get over my cat who passed on. Now, I have a new one (picture in my sig) and she has many of his loving nuances, but she also has many of her own different sweet flare. It's refreshing. Of course, you don't have to take a decade, but at least a few months.

[Mentos]

long story short

my dog ate some nutella, and it contains cocoa powder, i gave him laxatives, should i still take him to the vet?

How much nutella did your dog eat?
How big is your dog?

I remember when my dog was a pup, he ate my bag of M&Ms (the mini ones). I freaked out and called my friend (who is an experienced Golden owner).
She said the dog should be fine... just as long as he doesn't eat anymore (a given).
The size of your dog can also be a determining factor if you're dog will be okay or not.
My golden was a bit big as a puppy, and even though his immune systems and all that were still developing, eating an small bag of M&Ms didn't hurt him at all. Thank God.

You're dog SHOULD be fine, but I'm going to put my best foot forward and say never underestimate the subjective matter at hand.
If you're worried, just call your vet and tell him what happened.



I have a few questions about adopting...
I'm actually thinking about adopting now (those adoption websites really made me second guess my decision to purchase from a private breeder).
I looked at several online applications and they ALL ask if your current pet is neutered/spayed.
My dog is NOT neutered, but he has never been bred, and he has never displayed any "wrong" behaviors. (I don't know if this matters or not, but he doesn't even hump).
Will my dog's uncut balls be counted against me?
Will the shelter also look down on my decision to have an outdoor dog (and the fact that my current dog is an outdoor dog)?

People look at me VERY harshly when I tell them I have an outdoor dog. Just because my dog is outside does NOT mean I don't include him in any of my activities or neglect him. I make sure he has clean, fresh water (refilling his bowl up to 3 times a day to ensure that he won't drink "dirty" water), and I make sure he has plenty of shade when sunny, a warm bed (during the winter), and lots of toys to play with. I clean his living space by brooming and water rinsing (every week). I even replace his toys sometimes every two or three months because they get dirty. I walk him properly (more than most dogs would get walked), and I spend some quality time with him by doing my reading assignments outside where he's at. I play with him, he meets everyone who comes to our house, etc. [/rant]

[JJM]

Mentos: The reason why there's such a great necessity to spay/neuter is to help decrease the numbers of unwanted animals and also for health reasons. This is why shelters insist on pets being fixed. It's a state of mind they've been accustomed to; their belief that it is the right thing to do. I'm all for spay/neuter, but to each owner their own decision. Most dogs that aren't neutered will develop prostate cancer. It's a preventative measure to neuter. Also, some dogs are more aggressive and prone to mark, so it's more acceptable to get them fixed. I don't hear much about issues in females except for breeding. Your dog is probably one of the select few males without issues still having his manhood intact.

As for having an outdoor dog, as long as he's fed well, groomed, has a good sturdy clean shelter, water access, and is healthy, there's no issue with it. Most people just tend to spoil their animals by letting them have the the run of the house (like me and my cat for example). Just remember that when it does get extremely cold or hot, bring him in for a little reprieve whether in the garage, basement, or a room designated for only him.

[xstarBURST]

How much nutella did your dog eat?
How big is your dog?

I remember when my dog was a pup, he ate my bag of M&Ms (the mini ones). I freaked out and called my friend (who is an experienced Golden owner).
She said the dog should be fine... just as long as he doesn't eat anymore (a given).
The size of your dog can also be a determining factor if you're dog will be okay or not.
My golden was a bit big as a puppy, and even though his immune systems and all that were still developing, eating an small bag of M&Ms didn't hurt him at all. Thank God.

You're dog SHOULD be fine, but I'm going to put my best foot forward and say never underestimate the subjective matter at hand.
If you're worried, just call your vet and tell him what happened.

uhh he ate a little bit probably nothing bigger than the cap of the chapstick and last itme I weighed him he was about 23.8 pounds.
he seems fine now, he's still walking and running and doing the normal things he normally does.

but i did notice he's limping alot especailly after lying down and sleeping =/ i felt around his legs and i don't feel anything abnormal...

getting a dog neurtered helps prevents other future health problems, that's what i've heard but in bit completely sure.

[Mentos]

Mentos: The reason why there's such a great necessity to spay/neuter is to help decrease the numbers of unwanted animals and also for health reasons. This is why shelters insist on pets being fixed. It's a state of mind they've been accustomed to; their belief that it is the right thing to do. I'm all for spay/neuter, but to each owner their own decision. Most dogs that aren't neutered will develop prostate cancer. It's a preventative measure to neuter. Also, some dogs are more aggressive and prone to mark, so it's more acceptable to get them fixed. I don't hear much about issues in females except for breeding. Your dog is probably one of the select few males without issues still having his manhood intact.

As for having an outdoor dog, as long as he's fed well, groomed, has a good sturdy clean shelter, water access, and is healthy, there's no issue with it. Most people just tend to spoil their animals by letting them have the the run of the house (like me and my cat for example). Just remember that when it does get extremely cold or hot, bring him in for a little reprieve whether in the garage, basement, or a room designated for only him.

I'm all for fixing pets, but my parents didn't want to fix my dog when he was a puppy (and they weren't even considering breeding him, either). They had their reasons, and for some reason, I never fought against it. I did talk to my vet about neutering my dog a few months back, and although my vet did suggest it to prevent possible health issues, he said health wise, my dog was in tip-top shape. I guess I'm just very blessed and lucky to have a dog like my dog XD!

He has full access to our garage. I don't really know how to explain the layout of our property, but my dog knows everything, LOL. It's like he's almost an inside dog, except he doesn't have access to everything. Plus, because he grew up outside, he gets very "claustrophobic" when inside the house (I sometimes let him in). He always wants to be out in the open air.

This makes adopting a dog difficult for me because people already have preconceived notions of being a "responsible" pet owner. Like you said, a state of mind. I am responsible, but I'm a bit "old-fashion" (for a lack of better words). I don't feel like I need to PROVE that I'm a good owner, they can just see and interact with my dog to determine that.

uhh he ate a little bit probably nothing bigger than the cap of the chapstick and last itme I weighed him he was about 23.8 pounds.
he seems fine now, he's still walking and running and doing the normal things he normally does.

but i did notice he's limping alot especailly after lying down and sleeping =/ i felt around his legs and i don't feel anything abnormal...

getting a dog neurtered helps prevents other future health problems, that's what i've heard but in bit completely sure.

Has your dog been limping before he ate the nutella?
I doubt the incident with the nutella has anything to do with him limping, but... I would take him to the vet for that.
I don't know any symptoms for a particular health concern, so if I see anything abnormal in my dog, I research the possible aspects of it online, go for the latter, and take him to my vet.

[JJM]

And you know that being responsible is the basic requirement of being a pet owner. People will judge whatever it is we do because it doesn't fall into their beliefs.

My cat has food allergies and I give her bottled water along with an expernsive prescription diet and others think I'm nuts for spending so much on her. Well, I adopted her and vowed to care for her, so why not do just that by helping her with medical conditions she has? Do I ignore it when what I spend on her I can spend on a night of shameless boozing? Nope. I have my responsibility and it's her. Shelters should be fortunate to have people who want to adopt from them. I think they shouldn't look down on you. At least you take your pet to the vet. Some people don't even bother.

[fredinsac]

hi ~
my dog gave birth to 3 dogs but 2 died cuz the mother sat on it so i have one pup so im keeping it so i have these questions
1. how old do the pup take it shoots ???
2. lots of breeders declaw the pups ? wat is that "Declaw" ?
3.what shoots do i gave the pup ?
plez help ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank You

1) I would recommend around 6-8 weeks for their first shots. I would deworm them around 4 weeks though cause all puppies are born with worms.
2) They remove the dew claw because it's basically an unecessary nail on an unnecessary toe. It often becomes very sharp because it never touches the ground and it can someone or another dog.
3)There are a large variety of shots that you'd want to give them. Parvo, Giardia, Lime disease, rabies, etc. I'd say that Parvo and Rabies are the most important. PetSmart has a puppy plan where you get all of their necessary shots for a year. You pay a $120 up front fee then a $19 fee every month for 12 months. Pretty good plan especially to ensure your pup gets all the shots it needs. Some of these shots can be purchased at feed stores too though. They usually sell an all-in-one parvo shot at the feed stores. I've seen a lot of dogs make it fine just on parvo shots and deworming but if you wanna go the safe and secure way go to the vet to get all the necessary shots.