Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
I have always wanted an English bulldog and finally my fiance and I have decided to get one. I understand that bulldogs have lots of health issues but I was wondering if there were any signs to look for before purchasing a puppy.
I don’t have an English Bulldog, but my best friend has had three. My advice would be to check out the breeder, check out the facitilities, are the dogs nice and clean? All the dogs should appear lovable and very sociable. Take a look at the parents, ask to see the pups parents health certificates and vet records, ask or the vets number and give him a call. (Any reputable breeder, despite the dog breed should have NO problem giving you this info.) Also, a good breeder will give you 24-72 hours to get the pup checked out at your own vet and if there are any expensive or life threatening conditions, a good breeder will offer to pay for them, OR replace the puppy. Hope this helps, and good luck with the puppy search! English Bullies are some of the sweetest and most adorable dogs. (other tha APBT’s that is. lol!)
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
I have 5 puppies that are 6 weeks old. There mom ran off and never came back. For the past 3 weeks I have been feeding the puppies 2% milk. How old the puppies have to be before I can give them puppy chow?
Talk to your vet about their nutritional needs. They should NOT be on cows milk at this point. They should be eating puppy milk replacer. At this point, it is feesible to soak some high quality dry food in the puppy milk replacer and mix a little canned food in to make a mush sort of meal for them. But again, you really should talk to your vet about their needs, both nutritional and their vaccination needs. They are no longer getting proteins from mom to boost their immunity.
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
Is it unhealthy to have a 75 pound bulldog? Dylan and Cole Sprouse have one but I know that that’s very unnormal for a bulldog? What do you think?
The avredge bull dog weighs 53-55 pounds. You should really ask your vet and do what he/she thinks.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
I have 5 puppies and their mother has ran away and I’m worried that they might die if not taken care of properly.
What breed of dog are they Victor???
You will have to bottle feed the pups for about another week every 3 hours around the clock!
Once they are about 4 weeks old you can start to introduce puppy mush to them. It is very easy to make
Puppy mush:
3 cups good quality puppy food crushed up in a blender add warm water just enough to make a runny oatmeal like mush. Pour this into pie pans. Let the pups lap this up ok. Also have a shallow bowl of puppy replacement formula mixed 1/2 & 1/2 with water for them to drink. You can feed them this 4 times a day. You will have to watch them while eating and have a towel ready to clean them up after they eat. Let them drink as much as they want too. after they have all eaten pick up the dishes and then clean the pups up! Mom usually does this.
At 5 weeks old soak the puppy food in warm water until very soft. Break it up with a fork. Feed them this 4 times a day along with water. Get some drip water bottles and allow the pups to drink when every they want too. No need for pupy milk any longer.
6weeks old soak food and feed the pups 4 times a day. Have 2 water bottles for the pups. clean the pups up ok.
7 weeks old soak 1/2 the puppy food add regular puppy dry food into the wet food. Water all the time.
8 weeks old dry puppy food & water.
9 weeks odl rehome the pups their ready for their new homes!
Pat yourself on the back for a job very well done!
Hope this helps!
Right now you should keep the pups warm and safe and well fed. Get them vet checked for worms and have your vet teach you how to give the pups their wormer. Please do not get any over the counter wormers. They dont work and they do make the pups very sick and some can even kill the pups.
Your vet is the very best person to guide you in this matter ok.
ADD: My e-mail is open if you need more help ok
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
I adopted a chihuahua (Selena) from a breeder and she is one year old (she has already been spayed as well). The previous owner never took her anywhere, and the dog was never around anyone but her and her husband. Because of this, she is aggressive towards strangers and to my fiance; she will try to bite anyone who tries to touch her, except for me. Is there anything that I can do to reverse this behavior, or is it too late to socialize her? All tips are appreciated!
Chihuahua’s are agressive and energetic creatures. I have a teacup. They need lots of exercise that would help in etting ride of some aggressive behavior..play with her and teach her tricks..and have your fiance sit down and play with her too along with you…find a way to teach her tricks and teach your fiance to do the exact same thing (that way it’s consistent) and perhaps she will grow to trust him. It’s not to late to train her but it sounds like a lot of work at this stage. Introduce her to only one or two people at a time because they are over anxious creatures and may feel threatened by too many people in the same room or surrounding her. Mine is the friendliest dog there is but if there are too many people around he generally retreats and backs off. If someone were to try and pet him in that phase, the dog looks at it like a threat. I would talk to someone who knows about CHI’s and your vet. they may even have a better solution.
good luck
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
I bought a 6 week old chihuahua. After a week he was very lethargic and threw up. I took him to the vet the very next day, and was diagnosed with Parvovirus. Does he have a good chance of survival? Right now he is in Treatment.
The quicker you get treatment the better the pups chances of recovery. Only time will tell if your pup makes it. I hope so.
Best of luck!
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
How long do we need to wait after my puppies 2nd vaccination before she can go on walks?
I’m guessing you’re in the UK as you’ve stated second vaccination.
My vet always advises to wait at least a week after the final jab beofre letting your dog walk in public, although some vets advise 2 weeks.
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I’d be *very* surprised if your vet says you can take your dog out straight away, vaccinations do not have an *immediate* effect.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
they person who gave me the puppy said what the dog was allergic to in the dog food but now doesnt remember what the vet said it was. i was like B something. some kind of number after the B. i need to find out either what it is that it is they dog food of what its called or what type of foods do they have that are already made without it.
Beet? Feed raw, then you won’t need to worry about allergies. Commercial kibbles are mixed with a lot of stuff that dogs don’t need (like rice, oatmeal, barley, wheat, corn, etc.)
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
I have a dog (8ball) he is a retriever mix and about 10 months old. I have been trying to walk him but every time we run into a dog he tries to attack.
I turn around and try to go the opposite way but he just pulls and growls. I really want to be able to take him to the dog park and let him play with other dogs and play fetch at the park instead of our small backyard.
What can i do to train him to be more friendly with other dogs.
P.S. I dont want to get a personal trainer. It costs too much money.
i recently got a different type of head collar for my dog…it’s called a "gentle leader". i got it from my vet’s office. it doesn’t muzzle my dog, but rather when she tries put pull and i give a little tug her head will go to the side, since she wants to look straight ahead she stops pulling. immediately tell her "good girl,good girl" and give her a treat. then we moved on to if i/ we knew a house w/ a dog or person walking was coming i would could actually get her to sit for a minute,praise, praise,praise,calming pets, and when she was settled down we would continue and when we past the situation i would praise her more and give her a treat…had to do the same with passing cars (she would l go bananas jumping at them…1st we worked on sitting etc…)
the improvement i saw was quick but then again i’m more stubborn than our 6 mo. rottie that liked to try and walk me. i also make sure i was walking her if not twice, at least once daily off property.
good luck!
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
For Fido’s bones and joints to be healthy, there are specific medicines that veterinarians recommend. We will give you some of the more common ones.
Note that not only anti-inflammatory medicine are available; supplements specifically for the joints and bones are also available. These are medicines that can be purchased only upon prescription.
Medicines
Deramaxx®
Deramaxx® are chewable tablets that fall under the anti-inflammatory category. When your dog is diagnosed with osteoarthritis or underwent orthopaedic surgery, he or she may feel pain and show signs of inflmmation. Your veterinarian may prescribe Deramaxx® chewable tablets. These tablets help control post-surgery pain. You should ask your veterinarian to explain what Deramaxx® will do for your dog and the likely consequences and side effects that you can expect from this particular medication.
How the medicine works to control pain varies from dog to dog, but it is important to follow your vet’s instructions; otherwise your dog may feel pain again. If your dog limps, has lost interest in his or her usual physical activities, or has difficulty in walking, then he or she may be suffering from osteoarthritis.
While Deramaxx® is not a cure for osteoarthritis, it will help control post-surgery pain and inflammation and help relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Your vet will not prescribe Deramaxx® if your dog has kidney problems, is vomiting, has blood in his stool or tends to dehydrate easily. Other disorders may also be present which your veterinarian will examine to decide if it is safe to administer Deramaxx®.
EtoGesic
Like Deramaxx®, EtoGesic is prescribed for dogs that have osteoarthritis or are suffering from post-surgery pain and inflammation. It is available in tablet form and should be administered as per your vet’s instructions. A dog will not be given EtoGesic if the following conditions are present:<ul>
facial swelling;
allergy to aspirins;
liver and kidney problems;
hives;
bleeding; and,
certain other medical conditions.
Report any side effects from Etogesic to your veterinarian immediately.
Metacam® Oral Suspension
Metacam® Oral Suspension is also a prescription NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It helps control pain and swelling (inflammation) in dogs diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
Dogs suffering from osteoarthritis usually have the following symptoms: limping or lameness, inability to engage in usual activities like climbing the stairs, standing up, and a generally decreased movement of the joints.
Metacam® is administered as an oral solution and dosage depends on the weight of the dog. The dosing must be accurate so as not to harm the dog. For small dogs, Metacam® must be given in droplet form to the dog’s food and not directly to the dog’s mouth. Your veterinarian should give you detailed instructions for giving Metacam® to your dog, with the correct use of the syringe and plunger.
Tell your vet if your dog has any health condition such as allergies, swelling, kidney or liver disorders and others. When you administer Metacam® to your dog, you will notice a marked improvement but again, the rate of improvement will vary from dog to dog.
Previcox™
This top dog medicine also belongs to the NSAID category and is prescribed for osteoarthritis and other related inflammation and pain symptoms. The dose depends on the dog’s body weight and can be administered with or without food. As is customary with prescription medication, your veterinarian should explain potential side effects from Prevocox™ and will not prescribe it if your dog suffers from certain health conditions.
Other top medicines for healthy canine joints and bones are Zubryl tablets and Rimadyl® chewable tablets.
Supplements
Some of the top supplements available to promote your pet’s healthy bones and joints are:
Adequan Canine® – it is used for intramuscular injection and is recommended for symptoms related to a kind of arthritis that causes trauma to synovial joints. This supplement should be prescribed only by a licensed veterinarian who will decide whether or not your dog can receive this supplement.
Dasuquin® – this supplement is a combination of glucosamine HCL and avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU). This HCL and ASU combination is said to protect the dog’s joint cartilage. It is in tea form and is rich in antioxidants. Ask your veterinarian if you can give your dog Dasuquin®.
Cosequin® Sprinkle Capsules – this is the ideal supplement for small dogs. It contains pure glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and manganese ascorbate for healthy joints. Your veterinarian will prescribe this supplement for anywhere between four and six weeks. Your dog could respond to the supplement earlier than the six weeks at which time you can decrease the number of Cosequin® capsules you give him. The capsules can be split up and can be dropped on your dog’s food. Cosequin® Sprinkle Capsules are available in 90-capsule or 180-capsule bottles.
Shawn Thomas
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/top-dog-medicine-for-healthy-bones-and-joints-640776.html
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