Archive for March, 2011

Why do people say Champion dogs have the healthiest pups, when AKC encourages looks over health?

Examples would include the English Bulldog and it’s many health problems, malamutes with deep chests (bloat), german shepherds with roach backs, etc. Does it really matter if a dog is health tested for eyes/ hips if the standard can create undesirable health traits?
The Show "industry" has ruined the Doberman and the GSD. The [...]

Why do dogs get sick from eating chocolate?

What is it inside the chocolate that makes the dogs sick? Why and how does it make them sick?
Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. When affected by an overdose of chocolate, a dog can become excited and hyperactive. Due to the diuretic effect, it may pass large volumes [...]

What do people think of Maltese dogs?

I am considering getting a Maltese puppy or a similar cross. Does anyone have any experience with this breed? What are they like? Does anyone know of any nice crosses that are similar? How much did they cost etc? Plus what names did you give them?
Thank you for your help xx
The Maltese is a [...]

Does anyone have a dog for sale?

I live in Wildwood,St.Louis,MO 63011 zip. Does anyone have any puppies for sail in my area? Any kind under $200! Please!
That’s not what YA is for. Look on www.petfinder.com.

What kinds of dogs can you get without having your allergy symptoms?

I have allergies to most dogs!!! Can you help me so I can get a dog???????
"Some breeds are known to be less allergy inducing or are even referred to as non-allergenic dogs. Unfortunately, non-allergenic dogs do not exist because the allergen is the protein that is produced by all breeds. Nevertheless, breeds that do not [...]

What are the symptoms of Diabetes in dogs?

I have a female Shih Tzu and I think she is showing some signs of diabetes. She drinks lots and lots of water and pees alot. Other than that she seems fine. I would like to know the symptoms other than what i just listed. Thanks
You have clearly looked a symptoms associated with diebetes, so [...]

How long after your pregnant BOXER DOGS temp dropped to 98 did she have puppies?

My dogs temp dropped to 98 last evening around 4 pm. It is now 9 am and she isn’t acting like labor is starting. So I’m just wondering how long after your dogs temp dropped did you have to wait for the onset of labor? Thanks
I know I am a day late and a dollar [...]

What is some symptoms of mold or antifreeze poisoning in dogs?

Four of six of my dogs were having convulsions and when they threw up the veterinarian said that it had potato’s and it had something grassy. We treated two other dogs and one of them had convulsions. He gave them a shot to counteract any poison in their symptoms.
You could’ve asked the vet, and still [...]

Can dogs tell the difference between male humans and female humans?

I was just wondering. Obviously dogs can tell the difference between male dogs and bitches, and they can tell the difference between different humans, but can they tell the difference between male and female humans? People can’t tell the difference between male dogs and bitches in most cases (unless the look at the genitals), however [...]