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I have been majorly swamped with rescues coming in... even if I'm not fostering them myself, I have ended up working their intake.

Last weekend we just got 4 in who have been living outside year...

One burner on my gas stove is acting weird.

The flames have yellow tips on them and it is leaving a black streak on my pot. All the other burners are fine.

Is this because there's some junk...

And of course rolling in it is just a "dog thing"... as my favorite trainer says

You got a dog ? You need to get used to the idea that dogs do gross things. They gack, they roll in smelly...

Since I am coming in on this late, I'm just adding this note for folks who read this later on.

The Poison Control Center for animals is just wonderful and very very thorough, but it is NOT free. ...

Dumb question - Where is the original mother and why is she not nursing him ?

And I don't know what to suggest if he can't suckle a puppy bottle... using an eyedropped is tough because aspiration...

I would hate to think of you picking up ringworm, but cats can carry it without symptoms. (Note - Ringworm is a fungus not a parasite per se).

Missed shampoo is a possibility, but this sounds...

I think that RubyPitBull has done a wonderful job of explaining the issues at hand.

My experience is only with the smaller terrier breeds and english setters. The little terriers can be a major...

Helena -

Your new baby is just that, a baby, and the best way to start him off is to study all you can so you can make the kind of decisions you will look back and be glad you made.

You have...

I'm a little concerned about the age since that means this pup is only 7 weeks old now... It's very young to be away from its Mom, and in many states not even old enough be legally taken from her...

I work with extremely timid rescue dogs all the time as a foster mom. In addition to time and patience, I try to take them to obedience school. I know it scares the be-jeepers out of them at the...

And just wait for the spring time change ! Mine don't let me sleep until the alarm for weeks ! LOL

I would second Labman's suggestion of cutting off water intake around 7-8 pm, She will have...

She will of course have an increased volume of stool if she is eating some - what will come out will equal the amount of stool she eats PLUS the food she eats.

Perhaps walking her instead of loose...

Good thinking on checking for worms. There certainly could be a medical reason why he's not gaining weight.

And unless you have seen the parents, you don't really know how bulky he should be. ...

Thanks. I am using some other meds PRN to control the anxiety I am starting to feel and just hope I get feeling better.

I suspect the brain zaps are just a whole lot of fun when combined with the...

First, I have to say that the photo of Duncan is adorable. You will have to keep it updated as he grows.

Since he is a short haired breed, I don't have to give you the lecure about properly...

It is also a breed characteristic as with all the hound breeds to brak more than most of us are used to (bred into them as part of dignalling that they are on a trail).

You will have to be very...

I have been on Effexor XR for 3 yrs (along with Lamictal). I was on 350 mg for a long time, dropped to 300 about a year ago, and am now doing a reduction to 225.

Today is my first day and I feel...

And IF you do talk them into it - PLEASE make sure to do your homework about a suitable breed for your lifestyle and that of your family, consider a rescue or shelter dog, and spay/neuter as soon as...

I agree. Every once in a while I run into a foster dog who simply can't be crated because they dig until their paws bleed. I tether them with a relatively short piece of cable - like 6 ft - instead...

Great Decision!!

That photo is my Jack Russell Terrier, Connor. And yes, I would expect his appetite to come and go... but I don't like the sound of weight loss !

-Beth

I bet you talk this sweet to all the ladies ! :-)

Poor little bug - I hope she continues to progress.

-Beth

My first try would be to make sure the crate is not too big. They just need enough room to turn around and lay down. Many dogs who mess their crate have a crate bigger than they need.

-Beth

Yes, any time I'm ot satisfied with a vet, I get a second opinion... I am lucky enough to have a vet who tells me up front when he wants me to go to a specialist

-Beth

Can we have an update on what your vet found?

-Beth

Rescues - allllll rescues.

-Beth

My vet and I have had a lot of talks about this issue and came to a mutual agreement that we think the protocols recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association make sense and are well...

I work with what they call martingale collars. It is a normal web collar but as a section that will tighten up just an inch or 2. I really like them for training and because they are harder for dogs...

Here's a pretty good article about Hemolytic anemia. Turns out doxies are on the list of breeds with a genetic predisposition to this autoimmune disease. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Poor ole fella. Definitely calls for a vet visit since the older dog can go downhill very quickly. Please keep us informed as to how you make out with him and what the problem turns out to be
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I would take him to the vet's. Puppies are very sensitive little critters.

In the meantime, his drinking enough is much more vital than eating...

-Beth

I often use a baby gate to introduce new dogs to each other - they can go through all their various postures and doggie things without anyone getting injured.

And of course, as Labman pointed out,...

Has the vet checked her liver and kidney function? Despite the time frame, I would be very worried about this since the kidney and liver are the organs responsible for taking toxins out of the...

I suspect she will just get frantic if you take the babies away for too long and then wouldn't eat out of anxiety...

I would recommend trying all kinds of things, but I would start with cheese,...

Crack me up Labman...

But yes, you are probably so worried you're feeding her enough treats that she doesn't need the food, and is eating it when you are babying her.

I would go to a...

Maggie -

As someone who is permitted to live with a jack (Kidding - I adopted him from a shelter a couple of years ago and he's active in earthdog and agility) - I chuckled at your questions.
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I'm late in on this, but I would take her in if you haven't. I worry less about obstructions in a dog like this (unless she's a Hoover like my jack russell) and more about pancreatits or kidney/liver...

If you haven't had a vet check him, please do. As a pup it's extra important to make sure everything is where it belongs and nothing broken so you can avoid the possibility of a chronic problem later...

You need to do some serious training NOW... so you can replace the negative behavior with a good one and reinforce the status of the people vs the dog.

I would recommend either a very good...

Labman - Great visual of a mini dox amongst your labs ! She could have cuddled up with one of them instead.

-Beth

Any word back on how this doggie made out? I was a little worried for it

-Beth

OH - and don't be stingy with treats. The giving of treats should eventually be tapered, but it's vital to get a strong reward reaction established first.

If it's something that is hard to...

Yes - those techniques work for most negative behaviors that have not been developed over a long period... and since he's a pup that's not the case.

You may have to "up the ante" and choose a...

This kind of humping is practice for being an adult dog - Humping is not merely for reproduction, but is often used as a social communication between dogs to express dominance.

Since I'm not a big...

Scratching? As in itching? Where ? Are her puppies still with her (they should be) and nursing well.

Panting can be anxiety, heat, dehydration or fever. Please make sure she has plenty to...

This dog needs obedience training! She is a "terrible teen" in dog age and is getting way too big for her britches. Once you get some training under your belt, you will be able to mold her behavior...

That product and others like it work fine for treating things like a bug bite or a one time rash. It should not be used for more than a couple of days without a vet's direction.

The reason is that...

Sounds like your little girl is feeling pretty darned bad. A vet visit is definitely called for ASAP. I would try to keep her as quiet and comfortable as you can. I would worry more about getting...

Call your vet first thing in the morning to find out if the medicine is making this happen or if you should be worried about something more serious.

You may be able to tempt her with a teaspoon of...