[Silverfoxkit]

because if we ever do break up, I want him to at least remember me by the dog and the name.

He lives in a house and if we brake up I'm taking the dog back no matter what

OK well 1st ill probably let him keep the dog because I know its in a good home

You are constantly contradicting yourself. If you seek to argue with others, at least get your argument straight.

[starbuck8]

I think a good name is "Lesson"... or "Responsibility"

[artlady]

It's never ever ever a good idea to buy a dog as a gift for someone.

A dog should match the personality and energy level of it's owner, no one else should pick out a dog but the person who's going to be caring for it.

I don't see this ending well.

If you think picking a name for this dog is your biggest dilema, well, you didn't give this enough thought.

Couldn't rep you but I sure hope this dog isn't going to be called orphan Annie.

[Ana52408]

No I named her bela.


OK guys look I told him about it and he is very happy with it he can't wait to see it but I said:

If you do not take care of this dog, I'm getting her back. My mom already said if he doesn't care about the dog that we will keep it. And I'm also have another problem... she keeps itching. The girl I bought it from told me she showered her in the morning with a different puppy shampoo and she keeps itching... please help me with that... she already got her booster shot.

[starbuck8]

Where is she itching? Around her ears or eyes?. or another part of her body? Is she licking a lot at her paws or other areas? Have you changed her diet? It could possibly be the shampoo, but there are many reasons for itching, from an allergy to mange, which can be very serious.

[Alty]

no i named her bela.


ok guys look i told him about it and he is very happy with it he can't wait to see it but i said:

if you do not take care of this dog, im getting her back. My mom already said if he doesnt care about the dog that we will keep it. and im also have another problem....she keeps itching. The girl i bought it from told me she showered her in the morning with a diffrent puppy shampoo and she keeps itching...please help me with that....she already got her booster shot.

Sounds like an allergic reaction or dry skin. A lot of puppy shampoos are very drying to the skin, especially if too much is used and not rinsed off completely.

I would rinse her off, it's possible there's still some soap on her that's irritating her skin. Don't use a shampoo again, just rinse her really well, make sure you dry her completely afterwards and then wait and see.

Is her skin really red?

[Ana52408]

Nope she isn't red and she scratches everywhere and licks her paws. Can I rinse her off with warm water? Yeah that's what I was thinking and no I'm not going to use shampoo. BTW is it fine if I use baby shampoo to shower her from now on withmy boyfriend? Because my friend showered her with the dog mom shampoo. And since her nails are sharp when she scratches she cries because they are too sharp and also under her fur she isn't red she's just normal.

Also, do Jack russell's shed A LOT?

Or like a little?

[starbuck8]

Is she having hair loss? This could be ringworm, sometimes common with puppies, but again could be several things. If she is crying, it obviously hurts her. Your best bet is to take her to the vet, where they can do a skin scraping and figure out what is the cause.

Edit: Is this a long or short haired Jack Russell?

[Alty]

First you need to trim her toenails, that will help.

A lot of people use baby shampoo but I don't agree with it. Human shampoo doesn't have the right ingredients, their fur and skin is very different from ours. If you don't have a puppy shampoo then use a mild dish detergent, that's what I use on my dogs, it's gentle enough to not cause irritation but still cleans their coat.

Here's some info on JRT's

Jack Russell Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[starbuck8]

After you've bathed her, you might want to rub on some vitamin e oil, or some pure aloe vera to the places she's been scratching at the most. It will ease the itching until you can get her to the vet to find out the cause. I wouldn't let that go. If it is something like ringworm, it needs to be identified and treated. Also, be very careful if you trim her nails. She is still a puppy. You need to make sure you don't cut into the kwik, or you will have an even bigger problem on your hands.

[Alty]

Just a side note. When you're cutting her nails have a small bowl of flour next to you. If you do cut into the kwik put flour on it, it will help stop the bleeding.

[Ana52408]

I went to the vet today they washed her off and she isn't scartching anymore. They recommended me a shampoo which I bought for next time I shower her. I have a plant of aloe vera and in my country (venezuela) it heals everythinggggggg. The doctor said she was a healthy pup and that all she had was a little extra shampoo. Oh and he also trimmed her nails. Now when she scratches it doesn't cry.

At least now I know she's fine. BTW I blow dry my dogs after I shower them and every night I comb every one of them but is true that you should let them dry alone?

[starbuck8]

That's good that it was just the shampoo. Towel drying and letting her dry on her own is just fine too, as long as it's not really cold or drafty.

[Alty]

I went to the vet today they washed her off and she isnt scartching anymore. They recommended me a shampoo which i bought for next time i shower her. I have a plant of aloe vera and in my country (venezuela) it heals everythinggggggg. the doctor said she was a healthy pup and that all she had was a lil extra shampoo. oh and he also trimmed her nails. now when she scratches it doesnt cry.

at least now i know she's fine. BTW i blow dry my dogs after i shower them and everynight i comb each and every one of them but is true that you should let them dry alone?

Blow drying is okay, just don't blow dry the face, it can cause problems in the eyes and ears. Blow dry the body, give her face a good towel drying and then let it dry on it's own.

I'm glad she's okay. :)

[Ana52408]

Oh yeah I know, even if I wanted to dry her face they don't let them so I just dry them really good and stuff. She's so small there isn't a necklace size for her. Do I wait a little till she grows?

[Alty]

Most pet stores have adjustable collars, or you can buy a collar for a cat. You have to be careful with the adjustable ones though, because she's still growing and can quickly grow out of the collar.

If you buy an adjustable one then check it every few days to make sure it's not to tight. You should always be able to put two fingers under the collar, tight enough not to come off, but loose enough to be comfortable.

[Ana52408]

Oh yes of course, we haven't gotten one yet, were getting it tomorrow. Omgosh she's so cute and yeah ill make sure to adjust it little by little.

[Alty]

Post a picture, we'd love to see her.

[Ana52408]

Omg yess I will :D

Untitled.jpg picture by ana1606 - Photobucket

That's my baby girlll<3

[Puppylover46236]

U could call her holly,polly,jessie,susie,betsie,and all of other kind of dogs names.mine is sooo cute when I got she was cuter I called her jessie.