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For all the non-Yorky owners saying this dog looks stressed. You don’t know Yorkies. First off, if a Yorkie was stressed it would jump straight out of the swing. No fucks given. Second it’s mouth is wide open. Eyes wide. It’s happy.
## dogbot: ##
I’m sorry, but this simply isn’t true. A yorkie is a dog. They, as a rule of thumb, are not exempt from the typical stress signs dogs show and it would be unwise to try to convince people otherwise, as well as a disservice to the dog itself.
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## Speaker_0: ##
What kinda dog is that?
## dogbot: ##
Irish wolfhound/ Great Dane.
Runt of the litter though, so only little compared to the rest of them 🐕
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## Speaker_0: ##
Elk antlers have been the go to chewing item for my two aggressive chewers.
Worthwhile call out deer antlers are solid alternatives but are softer and as a result don’t last as long.
## Speaker_1: ##
Unfortunately an antler is what split my dogs molar which required extraction. The vet was not surprised at all while we were shaken up. Had no idea that they were too hard for pups teeth but vet told us they extract cracked teeth all the time from antler chewing.
## Speaker_0: ##
I’m really sorry!
That’s not what anyone wants to go through with their pup!
## dogbot: ##
Yep, I pull more carnassial teeth due to antlers than anything else. The angle of the upper tooth allows it to just shear off under enough pressure.
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## Speaker_0: ##
looks like they have different dads, some look like australian cattle dog mixes, do you know what their mom is?
## Speaker_1: ##
Not whatsoever, she looks nothing like her puppies, and they’re all from the same litter, we saw them get birthed after dragging mom from under our AC unit (she was giving birth outside and we were panicking, so we got her inside)
## dogbot: ##
Do you have a photo of mom?
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If you have such severe anxiety, as I can clearly read from your post, it sounds like you are feeding this negative emotion into your dog. They can smell the fear and panic from you, sense it, and hear your heart beat. When talking about an animal that can be trained to smell cancer changes to save someone’s life, or calm them down before a panic attack, or stop a seizure, your dog that is not trained and doesn’t know how to cope with this and also has his own anxiety is getting even more worked up from it. If you are anything like me or most other people I’ve seen, your anxiety isn’t so much caused by the dog or the situation, but something in yourself most likely, and addressing that first may help you help both of you. Even if you put him down, I doubt you’ll suddenly be all better and your life will be perfect is what I’m saying. If you want to try to work through this actively you could potentially look into some good trainers on YouTube and begin to help yourself and your dog by going out in nature and having experiences in the world that challenge both of uou. You can condition him to a muzzle and have him on a secure leash so you can control any kind of aggression if that is a worry. I hope you are able to feel better and help both of you.
## Speaker_1: ##
You’re so right. I know how much of this is true. Hence the extreme guilt. I’ve absolutely correlated his struggles in life with mine. I wouldn’t want a reader to give up not recognizing this. I’m not sure I can improve here. I’m very cognizant of it. But yes, very true.
## dogbot: ##
Hey I just want to say, as someone who has a reactive dog and also deals with a lot of anxiety - you are NOT the cause of your dog’s issues. I didn’t care for the comment you’re responding to because it sounds rather accusing, and you absolutely do not deserve to be shamed in any way for thinking of letting this dog go. It sounds like you’ve put SO much work and energy and care, for so many years, into helping this dog - you should be immensely proud of that work and those attempts, not feeling guilty that it “didn’t work”. Some dogs just aren’t wired quite right and live anxious lives and we can never truly “fix” them.
Sounds like you’ve given that dog so many wonderful chances and a much better life than it would have gotten in most other homes. Please do not feel guilty for anything, you’ve done the best you can and that is admirable.
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## Speaker_0: ##
You're after a Weimaraner, we've had a couple, and the only reason we couldn't keep them is because we were all unable to give them enough exercise, they'll gladly run all day and then fall asleep on you when you get home from my experience.
## dogbot: ##
I'm biased against weimaraner's after a neighbors dug under my fence to attack my 2 year old nephew, grabbed him by the leg( barely missing his femoral artery) and dragged him 10 feet through the dirt. 14 years later, my new neighbors have two weimaraner's that bark new 24 hours a day.
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This mostly looks like Ear wax combined with probably mites given the color of the discharge and you should definitely have checked by a Vet if he is scratching or in pain. If the time duration for a Vet is higher you should try the PetGlow Dog Ear Care with turmeric as that is anti-inflammatory and may help between a Vet visit.
## dogbot: ##
Yes PetGlow Ear Care is really good for infection but also an excellent cleanser for earwax that worked for our two Labs who always had issues. I believe it was developed with solid research data from Univ of Mich.
https://www.mypetglow.com/ear-cleansing-for-dogs-and-cats
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## Speaker_0: ##
Report it. If they attacked you and your dog, they can attack anyone. And maybe a small dog or a kid could be harmed badly…
## dogbot: ##
This was my thought as well. An apartment complex that only allows friendly animals? Sounds like a place where people are going to let their older children/younger teens walk the dog, and the owners didn’t give OP a chance to decline socialization. It is IMPERATIVE that every dog is well behaved and trained if this is the culture the complex is advertising and trying to create.
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I have one boy that does this. Through trial and error we figured out he likes it when you take the toy/treat, say "oh that's so nice!" or pretend to taste it, then give it back. Boxer is an odd duck lol
## dogbot: ##
I, a 20 year vegetarian, frequently pretend to nom nom nom a pigs ear because my pup insists on sharing his favorite things. He gets so excited to have it he offers them to me as a gift, and cries at me until I NOM NOM “that’s a great ear! Thank you!!!” And give it back to him 😂😂😭 it’s so cute and weird. Pírate is an odd duck too!
## Speaker_1: ##
Forgive me, but why did you share how long you’ve been vegetarian? I keep reading it and feel like I’m missing something.
## dogbot: ##
Meat is something I avoid putting near my face. Pretending to chew a pigs ear = ultimate love for my dog.
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Vet Tech here. Neutering is not shown to cause aggression, but in some studies has been shown to make existing aggression worse
Also, most Vets are trying to avoid pediatric stays and neutered unless in a rescue setting. Most now advise waiting until dogs are at least a year old (longer for giant breeds) when they're fully developed
I'd speak with your own Vet and get their take on it
## Speaker_1: ##
I rescued my boy at 4 months (His momma was rescued; he was born in foster care). The rescue made me sign a contract to have him neutered within 6 months, which only put him at 10 months old. I wish I’d asked them to extend that out a couple months because I think he was too young. He’ll be 2 next week and still doesn’t lift his leg. Pees like a puppy. I blame myself because he wasn’t fully developed st the time of neuter. (I’m sorry, Bowie, I was just trying to fulfill the contract.)
## dogbot: ##
it honestly might not be because of the neuter, I have a male lurcher who was neutered just before we took him home at about eighteen months old and he has never lifted his leg once. some dogs just don't learn to do it, he's ten now and still squats
## Speaker_2: ##
My dog is also the same way almost 3 years old now and only lifted his leg to pee one time. We were at the dog park when he saw the dog he was playing with do it but hasn’t done it since
## dogbot: ##
a trainer told me once it's a learned behaviour and if they don't spend a lot of time around male dogs that do lift their legs when young, they won't do it. I have no idea how true that is
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## Speaker_0: ##
If a rash on your privates appeared, would you wait or go and see someone? If you don’t know what you’re treating it’s best to get it checked out. My rule for vets is if it happened to me what would I do?
## dogbot: ##
Smart tbh. Dogs probably get just as worried ans men
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## Speaker_0: ##
It’s an umbilical hernia. Can be surgically corrected at time of desexing.
## dogbot: ##
For the unknown:
*Umbilical Hernia*
- An umbilical hernia is caused by the incomplete closure of the umbilical ring after birth. The hernia generally appears as a soft swelling beneath the skin and it often protrudes when the puppy is standing, barking, crying, or straining.
[Umbilical Hernia In Dogs](https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/hernia-umbilical-in-dogs#:~:text=An%20umbilical%20hernia%20is%20caused,barking%2C%20crying%2C%20or%20straining)
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## Speaker_0: ##
corgis gonna bark
## Speaker_1: ##
Beagles gonna howl 😆
## dogbot: ##
Pointers gonna point
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Take treats with you and distract your dog when another dog approaches. Tell your dog to sit and give treats when your dog is silent and sitting calm. Move away from the other dog and don’t close the distance to where your dog’s barking starts. That’s his threshold. You can move that closer and closer as you train your dog to be calm.
## Speaker_1: ##
I’ve tried treats, his not interested. Nothing takes his mind off the other dog(s).
## Speaker_2: ##
My dog was the same way and it took a lot of training and he is still sometimes difficult to redirect BUT I will say that the high value treats made such a difference. He would ignore regular ones and then I started getting freeze dried meat treats, cheese, hot dog pieces, things like that and he listened much better and would pay more attention to me. Another thing our trainer worked on with us was training "look at me" in neutral situations and rewarding it so he was more likely to do that on command when you need to break his attention from something.
## Speaker_3: ##
Great idea about the "look at me"
## dogbot: ##
I second this, my beagle is notorious for putting her nose right back where it doesn’t belong after i say no or redirect her. High value treats and look at me command it is! Thank you
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As a groomer, yes we can trim that. Safer to file, actually. Just have to be careful. It isn’t imbedded in the paw pad, and if it were thats when a groomer should turn you towards a vet. But a groomer can definitely do that, especially if they have the right tools. A dremel could really help there and have minimal risk
## Speaker_1: ##
I’m not OP but my puppy goes absolutely berserk when anyone tries to cut his nails and dewclaws. Even our vet’s staff gave up. He’s 100% fine with me touching his feet and nails, even tugging and squeezing, it’s just the clippers. He’s never been quicked so I don’t know why. Can you give some tips on dremeling dewclaws for a highly resistant, panicked dog? Or would you say that maybe a groomer would be better than a vet or at-home? I have hesitated to subject any groomer to the panic attacks. Our puppy’s claws aren’t nearly this bad but I’m trying hard to prevent it.
## dogbot: ##
One of my boys is like this too. My older boy who i got when he was 4 is perfect, he gets nervous and pulls his paw back while im trying to clip but he lets me, the younger one on the other hand, oh boy. We have had him since he was a pup and clipped his nails since he was little but has slowly stopped letting us and now it’s impossible. Id say its because we’ve accidentally cut them to short and it hurt, but i never have made him bleed and my sister only once or twice and it was because he began fighting it. We asked the vet to do it and they said no problem. We said itll be difficult, they said not to worry about it. They brought him back, we heard a lot of noise and racket coming from the room, the vet emerged and said yeah no, well need to sedate him. They did sedate him, cut his nails, and prescribed us pills to give him 3 hours before we cut them that essentially just make him so high he cant really fight back, he still does, but it’s manageable with the pills.
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As former veterinary staff- the greatest thing you can do for yourself is get your pup a current clean bill of health, and sign up for a GOOD pet insurance, and keep it. Bulldogs often have health problems to the tune of thousands as they get older, and a good, solid pet health insurance plan may help you out so much over time. We had one particular Old English Bulldog that insurance paid out at least $20k for in coverage. Issues with eyes, hips, knees, skin, elbows, back problems/IVDD, and soft palate/breathing issues are all fairly common to the breed, so get the insurance while your pup is issue-free and you still qualify.
Especially the right eye, definitely some extra tissue there that could potentially become a prolapsed gland, or a “cherry eye” in time. It’s not a terribly expensive thing to repair, if it does occur, during the pet’s spay/neuter surgery (It usually does require a surgical fix.) Sometimes it’s just one eye, sometimes it will occur in both eyes.
## Speaker_1: ##
Do you have any suggestions what to look for in pet insurance in order to pick a good one?
## Speaker_2: ##
Not original commenter BUT, to find the right insurance plan, you need to know your pet’s medical history and your budget. Then, prior to getting quotes, make a list of what matters most to you—such as the types of accidents and illnesses you want to have covered and the percentage of costs you’re able to pay. Obtain quotes from a few reputable providers, and compare the types of coverage to get an overview of the options in your budget.
[The best pet insurance Companies : A Pet Parent's Guide — Rover](https://www.rover.com/blog/reviews/best-pet-insurance/)
I've heard good things about [Trupanion](https://trupanion.com/canada), [Embrace](https://www.embracepetinsurance.com/), [Petsecure](https://www.petsecure.com/)
[What pet insurance do you use? r/puppy101](https://www.reddit.com/r/puppy101/comments/rucj0j/what_pet_insurance_do_you_use/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
[Pet insurance worth it or not? And which one? : r/dogs](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/comments/qjrjam/pet_insurance_worth_it_or_not_and_which_one/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
## dogbot: ##
Be very thorough in reading through exactly what the benefits are. There's a reason pricing is all over the board. Some insurance pays for acute problems and routine care but won't cover difficult illnesses like cancer. Some insurance won't touch routine care but is there for you if the dog eats a corn cob, and will coinsure chemotherapy at 70%. So all has to match with your means and personal ethics for pet care.
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## dogbot: ##
Looks all good to me. GS giving the little guy space. Little guy doesn’t seem overwhelmed. Little one engages when GS gives them space. Face-bitey stuff is good, trusting play. Not an expert so we will see if others agree!
## Speaker_0: ##
Also not an expert, but the GS seems a little tooth-happy, IMO. Usually, you expect to see that from the dog on bottom (submissive position), so long as they're not closing down their teeth. But since the GS is so much bigger and in a dominant position, they shouldn't need to use their teeth as much. I would keep an eye on that from the GS a bit.
Here's a helpful video on healthy dog play btw from an actual expert: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZbeFrr9hyg&ab\_channel=DogTrainingbyKikopup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZbeFrr9hyg&ab_channel=DogTrainingbyKikopup)
## dogbot: ##
I wondered about that, it’s definitely a little innately alarming to see the teeth like that, I was just thinking if they were similar-sized it would be showing trust to play with teeth gently that way… I definitely agree OP should keep an eye on it to make sure the GS isn’t dominating and that the littler one (chi?) for feels it can disengage.
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I have a golden retriever that has seizures that start in the back legs like that. At first glance this looks similar, however, there's too much regular coordination between the muscles. Seizures (in my experience) are a cascade of incontrollable shaking. After a seizure, my dog has a sleepy and foggy brained demeanor. Depending on if your dog suffers from any after effects, it may be evidence for or against seizures.
Regardless, definitely show a vet incase I am wrong. As of when I am writing this, I appear to have the most experience with dog seizures, and I am not an expert.
## dogbot: ##
My dog had seizures and they were nothing like this.
I could always tell he was about to have a seizure because he would suddenly act confused and scared. He’d start pacing and drooling and he’d act like he was afraid of me(which he otherwise **never** does - normally if something is wrong he comes to me for help, so that’s how I knew something was seriously wrong when he had his first seizure), then he’d get more frantic in his pacing before he would launch into a full-blown, flailing violently on the ground seizure for roughly 15 of the longest seconds of my life. After the seizure, he always seemed perfectly fine, just confused. He would always go to his favorite window and look outside like he thought something might be going on out there.
Luckily he hasn’t had a seizure in about two years now. I have epilepsy too and we were on the same meds 😆
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## Speaker_0: ##
Try smelling their breath to see which one. Force them to drink hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting and if that doesn’t work take them to the vet asap.
## Speaker_1: ##
Hydrogen peroxide????
## Speaker_2: ##
I've had a few dog scares with them eating grapes and part of a rodent we thought was poisoned. Both times we did hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Both dogs are laying next to me right now. I'm not a doc and I've seen some more recent news about this causing ulcers but my dogs lived through both. I think the vet gave us a hydrogen peroxide dose and we gave each a syringe with ml based on weight. Don't listen to me tho talk to your vet for their recommendation.
## Speaker_1: ##
Oh didn’t know that would work. Just sounds sketchy but what do I know 😆
## dogbot: ##
I had to do this as well when my dog ate a whole chicken carcass bones and all. And he also ate my other dog bottle of steroids. It is a quick way to induce vomiting at home in an emergency.
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## Speaker_0: ##
I used an allergy shampoo by Burt's Bees and put them on allergy medicine. The dry skin cleared right up, but I know some people that had dogs like Shi Tzu's where it never truly went away.
## dogbot: ##
The Burts Bees shampoos is great, I would probably do an oatmeal scrub type paste and let it sit for about ten minutes then rinse off. Burts Bees also has a moisturizing lotion, I would try that as well.
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## Speaker_0: ##
Border Collie..
That itself tells you all you need to know, it’s working breed mix so you need to wear out their brain, not their body because that’ll never happen, teenage phase will be lovely lol. Mental stimulate with tasks, puzzles, training, etc. But walking 1-2 hours a day is kind of a must, not every other day..I’m sorry for your medical issues but perhaps this breed mix wasn’t the best adoption for your circumstances. Try hiring a walking service as the dog gets older?
## Speaker_1: ##
He wasn’t my idea, I told them a dog let alone a puppy that is this mix is a terrible idea. I love working breeds but I also know they are lots of work and can be trouble if not trained. I didn’t realise we wouldn’t be able to tire him out physically tho, what things do you suggest we do for him? Like I said we already have a lick mat but I’m not sure if he gets the concept and we also have a chew toy we put treats in but again like the lick may I’m not sure if he gets the concept. Do you have any other things we could use or ways to show him how to use the kick mat and puzzle?
## Speaker_2: ##
Snuffle mat, wrapped presents, nose games, agility, more walks, car trips, training, snuffle ball, company, more walks....
## dogbot: ##
One downside of teaching dogs to open presents. My in-laws had a smart little Doxie, dachshund. She learned to unwrap her gifts. One Christmas, she opened all the gifts under the tree.
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I’m so sorry, he said he cheated because you’re too focused on your dog? So his cheating is *your* fault?
The audacity of men.
So, let’s say, you ever want/have kids then if you’re focused on the kid — that’s also a pass to cheat?
And on what planet is a human child easier than a dog? I can leave my dog alone up to 12 hours (I don’t but I could) and he wouldn’t make a mess anywhere. Can you do that with a child?
The bar is in hell.
Edit: I’m not adding “not every man…” to every single post - it’s evident, take a chill pill my response was to OP. Everyone with every other type of situation, good for you.
## dogbot: ##
I can go on vacation and leave my dogs with a trusted sitter or doggie hotel... Will anyone do the same with a child?? It's the lamest excuse I have ever heard!
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I have a lab jack russell mix that's about 60lbs and I got him a cage big enough for a great dane. He can lay down in multiple ways while having food and water if needed.
## dogbot: ##
Just to play devils advocate— I’ve had 2 dogs now that were very anxious in oversized crates vs ones that are smaller like OP’s. Just my experience, of course, totally depends on the dog. 😊
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## Speaker_0: ##
Probably doesn't enjoy being patted on top of his head. Most dogs don't. Try petting under his chin or the side of his face instead, or even try not petting him at all and let him be the one to ask you for affection.
## dogbot: ##
Agree, my nervous dog would always lower her head whenever we pat her on the head. She always looked scared.
After two years of scritching her chest and under her chin, she's now very confident with pats, she even flicks our hands with her nose to ask for them!
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## Speaker_0: ##
Vet check up. Looks neurological, epilepsy or similar.
## Speaker_1: ##
That is my instinct too - I didn’t notice one specific episode, but this lasted 3-4 hours. In that time I took him to the Vet Emergency care and they didn’t mention that at all.
## Speaker_0: ##
Did you show them this video?
Lasting 3-4 hours is really intense. That means somethings not firing for a really long time. You need to follow up w regular vet and perhaps a specialist
## Speaker_1: ##
Thanks! For sure, that’s my plan for tomorrow… he was throwing up too, but i’m not sure if that’s common for a spell like this
## dogbot: ##
My husband has epilepsy, and he vomits copiously after seizures. It doesn’t happen to everyone, but it’s a thing.
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## Speaker_0: ##
My poogle (poodle/beagle mix) started out this way.
When it happened, i took him to a vet, described his symptoms, even showed video footage. But once i told them that they only last a few minutes, don't happen often, and despite him being very fatigued and lethargic afterwards they told me it wasn't "a cause for concern" and refused to diagnose him as epileptic because he didn't "fit the criteria".
My dog, or any dog for that matter should not be having seizures. Period. Criteria or not.
They are quite scary for me as his owner. The look of confusion in his eyes alone makes me want to cry.
I really hope that your vet has a better response to this issue and that the root cause is found and treated.
Best advice i can say besides that, is to hold them. Gently pet them, reassure them, let them know your there. Sometimes i wrap my boy in his favorite blanket to give him something familiar and comforting.
Best of luck for you and your pup.
😘
## dogbot: ##
My dog has a similar issue, he had one large seizure and that let us know that some of the other strange behavior we had seen was likely tiny seizures. He has a seizure journal now where I keep track of them. The vet basically said that the reason they don't want to put the dog on medication if it's not often enough is that once the dog goes on that medication then it has to take it for life. And you cannot come back off of those meds. I don't know what the side effects to them are. They want to avoid that if possible.
I do agree that it's extremely upsetting to see the dog confused and scared like that. And when he had the big one, I was the only one who saw it. And it was so scary. We went straight to the vet after that. My dog seems to know when a tiny one is coming and he comes right over to me to be held and comforted before it really starts. They're not frequent enough for him to be on medication at this time. Sometimes there will be two incidents within a month, sometimes it will be 2 months before there is another incident.
## Speaker_0: ##
I find it so odd though. There was to be some type of correlation, even a disorder that mimics epileptic behavior. The closest I've found online is that certain breeds have what's called "Idiopathic Seizures" and that apparently they are born that way. But, nothing further has been done or researched. And i do agree about being hesitant on pushing for medication because he'd have to be on it for life, he's already a senior, and i wouldn't want to complicate things further by introducing him to that degree of medication. And our vets hours and availability is harsh enough as it is. Because they're so short staffed. All i can do is give him the best life possible and love him as much as i can!
## dogbot: ##
Yes possible idiopathic seizures is what they told me about my dog. I have not had him for his whole life, so I don't know if this has been going on forever. It's been going on pretty much the whole time we've had him though. He would act like his foot was asleep and we thought that he was just laying on it. But it turns out that was probably a tiny seizure. The main reason for the journal is of course to track the frequency, but also to look for possible causation. And I have not been able to find anything yet. He tends to wake up out of a dead sleep with this happening. And there's no other correlation I can find yet. He's not a senior yet, but he's getting there. He's closer to senior than he is to puppy. If it ends up getting worse and/or more frequent, then we will explore the medications. Good luck with your dog! I agree, just give him as much love as you can. He knows that you're there for him
## Speaker_0: ##
Hopefully in time we'll get answers for our pups ☺️
## dogbot: ##
I hope so too. Although I would also be happy with him never having another incident even if it meant I never figured it out 😆
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Looking at your prior posts, that’s the same side as that broken canine tooth, correct? How does that area look? That discharge looks like there’s an infection in the nose. Definitely needs to get worked up. You can see if he’s running a fever with a thermometer and take a rectal temp.
## dogbot: ##
Good catch. It’s very possible to accidentally perforate the sinus through the mouth for both dogs and humans. This can lead to nasty sinus infections, and with them vertigo and other issues. This could be what’s going on - but please see a vet. Hoping all is well!
## Speaker_1: ##
Can you tell me more about what happens when that sinus is perforated? Does it heal?
## dogbot: ##
lol well I’m not a dr but it did happen to me during a wisdom tooth surgery. I was able to hold my nose and blow air through the hole in my sinus into my mouth. It healed in like a month.
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Both labs and poodles are high energy, with high probabilities of anxiousness. Probably just bored and anxious.
## Speaker_1: ##
Needs a couple hours of strenuous exercise a day, for sure.
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I cannot stress this enough. First thing in the morning, get them tired out. Let them run off leash if possible. So important to having a good high energy breed experience
## Speaker_3: ##
Thank you for this comment. I have a cocker/king Charles mix and now I'm thinking I should take him for a run early in the morning and at night to see if that wears him out. We play fetch but I don't feel like it's enough.
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I tried to take my saluki on long walks (didn’t tire him out) and runs (wasn’t interested). Spoke to my vet about it and they said that we probably don’t have much hope of physically being able to tire them out on leash, but a longer slower walk letting them sniff everything will tire them out more than a run. I used to hurry mine along to get moving but I feel like our walks sniffing everything in sight get him worn out more than a brisk walk. I’d think that fetch and bursts of running off leash like that would be enough with a sniffing walk, but of course I don’t know your pup.
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Get the dog rehomed she clearly is overwhelmed with caring for 2 dogs or she has become completely apathetic to the other one.
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Lmao she is not overwhelmed. She is taking pleasure in the suffering of the dog.
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When you do get there, simply go unlock the other dog, walk it out of there, and never give it back to her. Problem solved.
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Against real professional burglars? A dog doesn't mean shit, and neither does your gun. But most burglars are going to be opportunists, meaning either crackheads or kids. A big dog barking behind that door means they move on to an easier target. Probably the place with nobody home, especially if there are obvious signs of gun ownership displayed outside.
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can you expand on professional burglars? what difference is there in what they do? Genuinely curious, thank you.
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Likely a bacterial, fungal or potentially a parasitic infection.
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Yes looks like rain rot which is fungus but the vet should be the best answer
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Give him water.
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Fuck i want to so hard... THEY WON'T LET ME, I'll try to make them...
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Your grandparents don't control you, a life is at risk here
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Get pet insurance, ASAP. frenchies are super expensive, veterinary care wise.
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And put at least 5k in a savings account on top of that insurance
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Make it closer to 8k
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Some milestones in life are super hard to plan for though. My chihuahua I inherited from my in-laws. They never knew they were going die a year and a half after they got “the cutest puppy ever”. They both died within six months of each other, him from a head injury and her from COVID. That little tiny doggie gave the both of them so much joy, I’d never actually want them to change whether or not they had gotten the dog.
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I'm sorry for your loss.. I agree, I know death isn't foreseeable particularly with COVID.. those were really tough times. I didn't mean that. I meant mostly before a baby or right before college, or a christmas/valentines day puppy... when people don't account for the dog's welfare but their own impulse.. Dogs are a blessing and we should cherish it with responsibility.
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I fostered a 3 week old kitten and a 5 week old Rottweiler at the same time…they fell in love with each other and bonded closer than any two animals I have ever seen…and I foster a lot! Although I hadn’t originally planned to keep either of them, I couldn’t imagine separating them…so I adopted both! Best decision I have ever made. They have both just turned 2 and they are still inseparable. I do think separating them could negatively affect both the cat and the dog. Please keep us posted on what you decide to do!
https://imgur.com/a/Q82vmBA
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Okay the dog will care a lot.
We had a German Shepherd dog , dumb as a bag of salad, but was so sweet.
Growing up in London at some point in the 2000s there was a scourge of buying bunnies for children for Easter and discarding the bunnies right after.
Anyways my mum took in all the abandoned bunnies and we kept them in our garden we made an enclosure and kept them until we decided what to fo.
that dog loved them so much, first we were all scared as well then we realised our dog was herding the bunnies. He would get them out of the enclosure and play with them then rounds them up back again into the enclosure had the time of his life.
Eventually we did have to give the bunnies up and he was really sad like super annoyed he kept looking for them for days , eventually my mum decided yes it’s alright we will get him his own bunnies 😂.
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"dumb as a bag of salad" I'm dying
And now I'm picturing a big, goofy GSD herding little Easter bunnies around the yard 🤣🤣🤣
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My golden found a dead fish in the backyard creek, retrieved it to the lawn, and rolled in it. It took weeks, a dozen baths, and every "guaranteed home remedy" on the internet to get rid of the smell.
Guess what a tomato juice bath does to the smell of dead fish? It makes the dog smell like tomato juice and dead fish!
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My dog Tyler, years ago, found something dead in the woods behind our house and of course, rolled in it. It was the worst stench ever. He had slimy strips of gooey rotting flesh stuck to him. He acted like it was no big deal LOL! My friend had to come over and give him a washing outside, I couldn't get close to him it smelled SO BAD... About a week later, the news reported a man that was missing was found deceased in those woods behind my house. Now I don't know for sure, but it always occured to me that Tyler maybe found that guy and that's what he had rolled in. 😭
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OMG! And I thought fish was bad!
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And I agree, NO home remedy I tried completely got rid of the smell... (I contemplated a bleach and pine-sol cocktail😂😂😂 but of course I didn't!!! )
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PetSmart has full shelves
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Just restocked today and had no issues getting my favorite brands on Chewy and Amazon.
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+1 for Chewy. I've been ordering from them for years and never had a problem.
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What is the shipping cost like for a 40 pound bag of dog food? Does it come somehow wrapped to protect it from tears and things during shipping? I'm just curious.
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If you do autoship (which is easily cancelled, paused, or you can skip months) you get free shipping once you hit $49. Never had an issue with them whatsoever. If you get something damaged, they will quickly ship a replacement and you can keep or donate the damaged product
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Have they checked if his trachea is normal?
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He’s on his way to another emergency vet.. going to mention to this them if they don’t look for that
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If she yipped when touching the right shoulder, a vet visit would be the right thing to do. Moving slow can be from old age and not be a symptom of something.
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She's going to be 7 this August so I'm starting to notice her tweaking things more frequently.
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7 is young for a chihuahua so she shouldn't have any age related reoccurring injuries unless there is an underlying problem. She looks like she has a lot of pain in her shoulders or leg and needs vet treatment.
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How do people even take their time and record stuff. You should be already on the way to the vet when seeing this rather than filming
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OP here. Cooper was totally fine after this event. This lasted a total of two minutes. I wanted to film it, because it is hard to accurately describe to a vet or anyone else really. Eighteen months ago he had a similar but shorter one. We have vet appointment this afternoon. Thanks for all the comments and advice.
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Yes, this exactly. It is very helpful to go to the appointment with the veterinarian where you can show them 15 seconds of video that will clearly show what was happening with your dog that concerned you. One can try to describe it, but let's be real for a moment; it's not going to be as clear as this short video.
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Eh, I actually disagree with above commenters. I see a lot of signs of discomfort here. The larger dog is playing, the smaller dog is uncomfortable. Small dog has a tight face, pinned back ears, high stiff tail, and we see some paw lifts and tongue flicks, as well as a lot of hard staring from the little one. all of which show conflict and discomfort. The smaller dog is continually moving away from the larger dog, Only engaging to snap at his muzzle. I would call the larger one off and let them cool down.
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agreed! the little one lip curling was the biggest red flag for me.
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Poor guy!!! We have a Boston terrier who had something like this happen. The nail split and partially detached from the quick. There was no blood, surprisingly but it was sooo tender. We had just moved to a new town and the vet wasn’t able to see him that day, so we bandaged his foot to keep him from catching the hanging nail on something and planned to take him in to the vet the following day. That night he chewed off the wrap along with the hanging nail… The vet said that it would grow back on its own and to just bring him back if it caused him more issues. He never acted like it bothered him once he decided to perform his own surgery. 😬 It’s all grown back now. I think it’s always a good idea to see a vet with things like that, though. I’ve lost nails from injuries and it hurts a LOT. Plus their feet get dirty and I would assume that would make infection more likely. Hope he can get some comfort soon!
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Funny story, I was at the vet and they were bringing this huge mastiff in to get a toenail removed, my little puppy barked and scared him so he got it caught on the door and pulled it out himself, the vet took a good look and sent him home. The owners were quite happy with my little guy helping them out.
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Not that you ever want this to happen again, but any time a dog bite breaks skin (dog or human) you should go to the vet/doctor, especially when it's a puncture wound. Dogs mouths are full of bacteria and with a puncture, the germs are pushed in deep, so just washing and using a spray wouldn't be enough.
I hope you get her meds soon -- maybe you can ask the vet for some painkillers too. She might act like it's nothing, but a bite on the face like that has to hurt a lot, and now it's swollen.
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If I had a dollar for everytime I treated a week old bite wound on ER with aggressive debridement surgery and drain placement that could have potentially been fine with JUST antibiotics and maybe a stitch or two if they came in day one...I'd have a lot of dollars.
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Got bit on the face, had it irrigated and stitched within 3 hrs and was on oral antibiotics... STILL got such an infection I ended up on IV antibiotics for a week.
Dog mouths are disgusting. Antibiotics are a must with broken skin after having experiences that. The infection was worse than the bite.
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Soooo I’m a mess student and there’s new research showing that gif bites should be stitched up. No matter the size or location. Because exactly what happened to u.. higher incidence of infection in anaerobic environments
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> Soooo I’m a mess student and there’s new research showing that gif bites should be stitched up. No matter the size or location. Because exactly what happened to u.. higher incidence of infection in anaerobic environments
Can you maybe try editing your post from a computer with a keyboard, or something? Because I feel like there's some really good information lurking in there, but it looks like autocorrect made a mess of it.
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Can’t you read? They’re a mess student—they can’t clean up their writing.
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My dog was abandoned on July 4th 2020. She was very depressed for a while. I struggled with getting her to eat but it was hard.
Have you tried boiled chicken and rice or barley? Skinless chicken of course.
I also tried mixing boiled chicken in with other dog food.
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Why skinless? I ask because I'm constantly giving my dogs raw chicken skins..
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Raw chicken? I thought it was dangerous due salmonella. Do you feed him/her frozen?
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No, you don’t have to wake up your pup to go out. At 2.5 yrs he shouldn’t have a problem overnight provided he sleeps. I have four dogs. They go out at 10pm. They sleep all night and wake me up usually between 5-6am.
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Yea ours is about the same, we go to bed about 10 and take him out to pee first thing in the am around 6. He’s also fine on the days we’re both working out of the house and home for 6-8 hrs.
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If he's fine on the days you work, why does your husband think he's not fine when you are home?
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I don’t get it! He also wants me to wake him up during the day to get his energy out so he isn’t all amped up from like 6-8 at night but I asked in my frenchie group and that’s just how frenchies are. I think it’s so silly to disrupt an animal that’s sleeping for no reason!
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That makes more sense for why your husband wants you to take him out. Sometimes the rough house parent also likes to be the calm parent so maybe he is hoping if you take the dog out, the dog be calm with him sometimes. Not that it will necessarily work. Maybe you could try to to see if it makes a difference but it probably won’t.
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I can definitely try but he’s done a few things that most trainers would cringe at and that’s why our dog acts a bit differently with him. One example is my husband will let our dog run after his feet while outside - he’s a soccer player so he’ll do sorta footwork and our dog will chase his feet. Which I hate because I don’t want our dog to think chasing feet is ok. So then in the morning my husband will be getting ready for work and our dog starts chasing his shoes. Well
Duh! You trained him to do that! He doesn’t do it with me thankfully.
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Can you go over there and offer to help your Grandma care for the dog?
That's what I would do. Don't be confrontational, take the dog for a walk, give it a bath, offer to take it to the vet, if need be.
Best of luck!
ETA: If you think the dog is suffering and in need of medical attention, just take it to a vet, hopefully your Grandma will understand.
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The vets office told me I’m not allowed to take her in without my grandma, I have offered to help multiple times and she says no, I usually have to let the dog inside from the garage when I wake up and when I get off work. One time the dog was outside in below freezing temps at 2 am. I have tried everything to be supportive, but my grandma is just a nasty abusive person and doesn’t like me so she won’t really listen to me or let me help.
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Is there another vet you could try? Most of the vets in my area don't care who the owner is. If you're willing to pay, they'll see the animal.
(Not saying that's always a great thing, necessarily. That's just how it is here.)
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He needs to go the vet.
Licking and gnawing are signs of pain. Dogs are stoic, they don't show pain until it's in the worst way.
This hurts. Feet wounds hurt. Wounds hurt in general. Have a vet look at it, clean it, and decide if it needs antibiotics.
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Thank you! I’ll try to take him to the vet as soon as possible. Do you have any guesses as to what could be causing it?
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Honestly without actually seeing it in person it would be hard to tell for even an experienced vet. My best guesses would be, infection (I'm not sure what origin it would be), hot spot, maybe a burn if he's been walking on anything hot like concrete or asphalt. Could even be as simple as a result of the licking (if lacking came first). What I'm getting at is: I'm not a vet and cannot diagnose, yet these are common reasons for foot issues I have found in my own dogs.
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Leave the cone on her! 24/7/365!! Please don’t take it off no matter how uncomfortable it looks. Saw one owner take a cone off for just a minute, dog chewed out her stitches, big bloody mess of intestines hanging out, had to rush to the ER! It’s not worth it.
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We're on day 7 of our girls spay and she hasn't shown any interest in her stitches at all. The vet gave us a medical suit instead of a cone but tbh she doesn't even need it.
Having said that, definitely assume the dog will go for their stitches. I also recommend the suit, much better than a cone.
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I think it depends on the dogs. I picked up two foster dogs the day after spay and neuter surgery and neither of them fucked with it. But I bet my own dog would never leave his alone
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Your dog will get depressed if you take her friend away. Dogs care. Your husband is an ass. Rehome him? 😃
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I thought about it hahaha 🤣 my dogs my baby and If it makes her happy to have her own pet. So be it. My husband just can’t wrap his head around the dog caring that much, so I figured why not see what the internet has to say? Iv changed his mind with redit before
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Dogs 100% grieve, feel sadness and experience loss!! It’ll break her pup heart if you send her baby away!
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Does your area require a dog license for dogs? Mine does, and in order to have a dog license, the dog must have had their rabies vaccine. There is even a tip line to call for reporting a dog without a license. Maybe that is an option for you?
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Yes our county does require a license. That would be a good idea. I hope I can get through to him before having to resort to a measure like that.
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screw the friend, do it now for the dog.
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Yes. It's more important to help the dog than your friend. He's abusing it.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/DogAdvice/comments/ja4u5n/sick_dog/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Update: he went for an ultra sound to rule out any blockage and it appears he has IBD which will require a new diet at the moment he is just trying to be sick but I think this is down to the stress of it all and having a new food introduced. It breaks my heart seeing him scitter around but we know what it is now has anyone else dealt with IBD and can give any tips. Also picture is from about 2 weeks ago when we had a good day.
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Fellow vet tech and animal mom of two (TWO!) animals with IBD (cat and dog). IBD can be extremely frustrating to manage but with the guidance of your vet and the new change in diet hopefully your little boy is on the road to feeling better soon! I think the one rule of thumb with him being on a feeding trial is that you need to be very strict about not giving him any other treats or goodies whatsoever besides the vet prescribed food and treats (usually the brands all have their own specific prescription treat, at least for the royal canin HP they do). Good luck!!
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I just worry that when he's trying to be sick its because of something in the food but it could be changing to a food thats upset him I think were heading on the right track but its going to take a while of no treats and a sick little one
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Update please. I’m worried.
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He's fine! Got a vitamin k injection there and tablets to take for the next 2 weeks.
Our neighbours left out rat poison, we were very lucky that we spotted it a tiny granule in his poop.
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I have flown twice with two different small dogs and they absolutely did not let me take them out of the carrier. They had to fit under the seat in front of my legs. One was a 7 pound Yorkie and the other was a 10 pound poodle mix puppy.
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Interesting. Ya my friend said he saw a dog on a guy’s lap last time he flew. Maybe it depends on the flight attendants? Did you try to take the dogs out? Or didn’t even go there?
Also, did they ever check if the dog could stand up, turn around etc inside his/her bag at any point at check in?
Thanks for sharing here!
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I think it depends on the flight attendants. I kept my dog in my lap, but that’s because she wouldn’t stop crying. Otherwise, I feel bad for breaking the rules because I am sure there’s an important safety reason as to why you can’t have them in your lap.
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Ok and could your dog stand up/turn around in their carrier/and did anyone check at the airport before you boarded the plane?
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When you get to the security check-in, they’ll kinda body scan her out the way they do people. But, that’s all they did. I forgot what questions they asked… I think it was like, where are you taking her? What kind of pet is she (service, etc)? How old is she?
She’s a chihuahua, so she isn’t super big. In her case, she could stand up and turn around in her carrier. But she cried and cried so I put her in my lap. The flight attendants ignored her.
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I wouldn't mess with a chihuahua either...
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Her body condition looks good to me...if she were mine I would be hesitant to put any weight on her. Many older dogs do start to lose muscle mass as they age, so she may seem a bit thinner as a result. Remember that being overweight can be super taxing on their joints!
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That's true as she's already a big dog, I just want her to be healthy
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Honestly she looks to be on the heavier side. Definitely consult your vet before making any changes to her weight.
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Allergens are proteins, chicken fat is not, and should not contain any, protein.
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That assumes a very effective purification process for that fat
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Excessive licking can be due to nausea/gastrointestinal issues and also can be due to anxiety.
You need to rule those things out before just trying to change the behaviour.
Have you noticed any thing weird about her eating habits, stomach growling or signs of anxiety or fear?
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This! My vet treated my dog with probiotics and a low gi food and he stopped doing it. It's crazy how fast it stopped too.
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Putting down a clarification point that I am looking for a bag/carrier suggestion for her to travel in not to be used inside of the airplane just so I can carry her through the airport (my preference). I also live in NYC and sometimes it is easier to just have her contained. When I have my hands full or am traveling by train for longer trips. The focus has shifted away from the carrier and on to my dog! I am just looking for recommendations please.
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As others have said, a trained service dog should lay at your feet under the seat in front of you. However if you’re looking for a carrier to carry her through the airport, try googling “large dog backpack”. There are some hiking type back packs that might work for you and your pup.
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12 months in. My lab still attempts to eat anything and everything. That said, I suppose a lab is gonna lab.
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God, ain’t that the truth. I can’t keep stuff out of their mouths.
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I went to OP’s post history to see what OP was referring to other picture... I regret everything.
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Oh no... now I'm both filled with morbidly curiousity and also filled with "you know you will regret this" feelings.
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I don’t get it, I just saw a cute pup
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If you dig deeper your curiosity will kill your eyes.
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Rott mom her! Sense Pom is instigating the aggression, when she starts the head on yap’in and snap’in I would immediately leash her, and put her in time out. Don’t pick her up. Don’t play. Leash and move Pom to another room.
Where the Rott mom comes in. Rott is going to learn that this is play and subsequently when Rott gets 6 months he/she is going to play that way. Meaning the Snap’in. Once they fill out and realize their size and strength It’s a very hard habit to break.
When Rott initiates, play, and pom starts acting up, remove pom, redirect Rottweiler. Redirection of a Rottweiler at that age is sit down look… Basic commands they thrive off of that.
(Suggest ‘Leave it’ & ‘look’ NOW because your getting ready to enter Goat stage. They grab and eat anything on walks)
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The Pom is not instigating, it's telling the Rotty that he/she doesn't want anything to do with them. They need to be separated and introduced slowly to each other.
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## Speaker_0: ##
My dog came from the pound with the worst name ever, Rooster Cogburn. The cowboy from True Grit, who was missing the same eye as my dog. Quickly changed it to Roscoe P Coltraine to match our other dog, Daisy Dukes. It took two days for him to learn his new name..
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But Rooster Cogburn and the Lady would have elevated your girl dog to Katharine Hepburn status! 🤭
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I am a breeder and sending a puppy home at 5 weeks is not only unethical it is illegal in most US states. What you are describing is not at all normal for a 5 week old puppy. As a breeder if one of babies were not eating/ not playing and happy we would be going to the vet ASAP. If you are in the US look into what laws and ordinances govern dog breeders. If you can nail this “breeder” to wall. Lazy, unethical people that only breed dogs for money want the puppies to leave as early as possible because the mother stops cleaning them. 4 to 9 week old puppies are very messy and labor intensive so they just want them gone even though that timeframe is so critical for the puppy to remain with mom and littermates for social and physical development. Take the puppy to the vet.
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Unfortunately I am not in the US and after a quick research, it appears as if there are not laws against this in Chih, Mexico. Thankfully she seems to be doing better!
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What behaviors is he exhibiting at the groomer’s? I’m sorry this happened to you!
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Thanks, it’s very frustrating. He fights constantly, biting, scratching, wiggling. I did write a comment with a little more information.
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It looks like you might be posting about separation anxiety. Please check out this article:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/separation-anxiety -
the information there may answer your question.
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He did have separation anxiety after being quarantined together for 7 months. Good catch, AutoMod.
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Unfortunately, there is not much you can do at home except keep him calm and restrict his movement until you get him in. No one on here will be able to tell you if its just a soft tissue injury, broken, ACL tear, etc just by reading what happened.
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CCL’s are only in the rear legs. not a CCL tear if it’s the front paw, but i agree OP, you need a vet visit.
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Boil him chicken and rice, 2 cups rice to one cup chicken, can mix some pure organic sweet potato or pumpkin in there too.
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Thank you! Do you recommend this for every meal or alternate with kibble still?
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Honestly if you can afford/have time to go that route that’s what you should do for forever. (I think it’s called a basic diet if you look it up.) Chicken breast in a crockpot before work, get home and save the juice and shred it. Rice in a rice cooker if you got one is super easy and fast. You can use the juice as a topper or mix around some of that pumpkin or sweet tato
Personally, I do this when my dog is sick (usually I’ll make a full blown soup with beans and other veggies, just look up if it’s ok for dogs to eat certain things before you throw it in there, for instance onions and garlic are no no’s)
My dog does eat kibble and wet food regularly however, but it’s expensive stuff (everything’s seems to be now anyway) but it’s good quality, I go to a pet store and stay away from dog food from other stores (target, Walmart, Safeway) I’ve actually noticed changes in mood and behaviors in my dogs when switching foods to something better.
I don’t know if I’m right or wrong for that last part, but that’s a personal choice.
I’m working and can’t remember the name of his food I give him, it’s a mainly purple bag and the turkey flavor has yellow on the bag too (bags are always purple and the second color is related to the flavor. Like turkey is yellow and green is duck I think). But he loves it and once I got him on that food I seen him become more excited and energetic and attentive, healthy teeth, weight, coat.
Anyway, sorry if any of this seems confusing I’m working and have had to take breaks between the response.
Happy to help if or where I can if you have questions
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Just wanted to add real quick, please do NOT do the boiled chicken/rice ("bland diet") forever! It's okay short-term (can give for a couple days to a week), but is not nutritionally balanced. There are prescription bland foods that can be used long term, but they have the necessary nutrients your pup would need.
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It’s definitely her anal glands. Even with expression and supplements they can still have enough in there to express when they’re excited. Does it smell fishy?
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Oh god yes. She will always start licking it up 🤢I have to wash all my bedding immediately after.
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This happened to our dogs every few weeks. We put out dogs on a grain free diet and it’s pretty much stopped. Happens once every 6 months maybe!
## Speaker_1: ##
her kibble is grain free, but i’ll have to double check her treats and other snacks i give her
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As a veterinary professional I would highly recommend researching the push to educate owners against feeding grain free, as it as been directly linked to cardiovascular diseases such as DCM in dog breeds that are generally not prone to heart disease.
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What do you think of the likelihood that the DCM is linked to the alternative fillers commercial grain-free foods use (like peas and lentils) rather than the lack of grains in of itself. For example, do you believe dogs eating commercial food like ziwipeak or k9 natural (frozen or air dried raw) would have the same susceptibility to DCM?
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That looks like melanoma... Take them to the vet...
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Thanks but it’s a cut that keeps scabbing. Vet has seen it and doesn’t think it’s cause for alarm.
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She can still get all her vaccinations. My dog was rescued from a puppy mill. Never been to the vet. Zero vaccinations. Never been groomed. He’s a yorkie. His first vet visit, they started his vaccinations like he was a puppy. His next visit he was neutered and teeth cleaned. When I adopted him from the rescue group, I completed his puppy shots on schedule. He’s been getting yearly boosters as necessary.
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Thank you so much. Daisy is the first puppy (dog in general) I ever got so when I saw Sapphire I was completely lost since she’s older. Hopefully I can take her in to get seen and start the process of her vaccinations.
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Yep. Your vet will absolutely help you make up for the lack of prior vaccinations. Vet clinics that work with rescue groups encounter this all the time. Good luck and have fun with the new dog. Also if she’s lacking in obedience training you can work with her and catch her up with that. Most people don’t believe me that Boston is a former mill dog because he’s come along way with proper food, grooming, vet care, and obedience training.
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## Speaker_0: ##
Update: thanks for all your comments everyone. Unfortunately the owner has not reacted well to the offer of help. We also tried to get the owners son to talk some sense into him but that hasn't worked either and he is doubling down.
This has now been reported to the authorities. I will keep you all updated if i get any updates.
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Please keep calling the authorities. They might be slow and that boy is hungry every second.
Also ask owner again in a week or do since he calmed down a bit and had time to think..
## Speaker_0: ##
I think that's a very good idea. I'm also about to go and meet Owner's friend in town to see if can talk him into surrendering the dog to him for the time being, maybe that will seem like a better option to Owner. Owner's friend has a much beloved 14 year old Labrador and the two dogs get like a house on fire, so maybe if Owner thinks of it more of little doggy-holiday with his doggy mate he might be more open to the idea.
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Something that would raise the chances of the authorities reacting fast is if many people would make a report. Your family, friends etc. anyone that you trust that cares enough
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## Speaker_0: ##
Vet. Now.
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He has an appointment scheduled, but it isn't for another 2 weeks. They don't seem to bother him at all, but I wish I knew what they were.
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It's not too soon. He is telling you he's in pain (crying and shivering). Muscle relaxers aren't helping.
It is a kindness to let them pass. I recommend finding a vet service that comes to your home to help your dog pass on. The dog won't have to be scared by the vet office, it will be in a familiar area with his person with him. I will never have it done any other way for a dog in my care. It was such a much better experience, even though it was still difficult. DM if you want more details.
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Thank you for your insight! I’ve actually already found an in home euthanasia service, and have cremation plans as well. There’s just no way I can let this go on much longer but it’s been very confusing having my vet take such a…. Neutral stance on it.
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Most vets will be pretty neutral about euthanasia. It really does have to be a choice made by the owner. Age is something pets and people can't be medicated out of.
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I totally get it has to be the owners choice, it would just be nice to hear something a little reassuring like “you wouldn’t be doing wrong by your dog to choose euthanasia now” (or something like that.) I guess that’s what I came here for. Thanks for your help!
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I had to make this decision for my pup last April and although I miss him every day, I couldn’t stand to watch him suffer anymore. Absolutely heartbreaking and I am so sorry for you and your pup. This is one of the hardest decisions and I don’t want to sound like I’m minimizing it in any way. My dog was 15 and he was having seizures and also had a grade 4 heart murmur and I had him medicated and comfortable for over a year and just watched his life go from energetic and happy to sleeping, not eating, in pain and falling every time he tried to walk. No one’s going to to brain surgery on a 15 year old dog and the meds stopped making his life more comforting. We took our pup into a vet who does euthanasia and my family all came to see him go across the rainbow bridge. We held his paws and spoke softly to him while giving him kisses so he was never afraid and he just drifted off to sleep and we held him until he was pulseless and cold. Although I miss that dog so much and I think about him every single day, I have ***never*** doubted my decision to euthanize him. All quality of life was gone and it was one of the most humane things I could’ve done for him and also one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make.
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## dogbot: ##
I typically would bop my dog’s snout with a flat hand when she would nip at my hand. Not too forcefully, but enough to correct the issue.
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You're gonna get hate for this one lol but I've seen that method work for others too
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This is how dogs correct issues amongst themselves, no one likes to acknowledge that they’re animals. Mama dogs don’t use positive reinforcement l and distractions to train their puppies when weening…
Meet your dog where it is, it’s a descendent of wild animals, they respond to active discipline…
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Went to the vet, did an xray and blood test, all came back fine.. also did a cardio test… also fine. This thing only happens when I take him out and try to play with him, it usually happens in the first 10-20 minutes of playtime, but after that these symptoms subside. Not sure what to do or think is the cause here. It’s recently become summer time in Australia, could it be weather related?
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My dog does has done this twice in his life (border collie x) when he played too hard, too quickly in the heat. Vet says his neuro tests were clear and told me he can’t do intense play in the heat. No fetch, no intense running, no frisbee. Walking, letting him sniff & explore nature trails, or swimming was recommended for him instead.
## dogbot: ##
Yeah, my dog did this twice when he was young, and it was all after some intense 20 mins of frapping
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You're puppers ain't happy hearing that word!
But seriously, cut out all people food. No more people food of any kind.
Schedule feed your dog. Do not free feed (leave food in the bowl at all times). Whatever they don't eat in 20 minutes gets picked up and put away.
Then start cutting back on their food. Start by cutting out only 1/4 of their food, if they get 1 cup twice a day now they only get 3/4 c twice a day. At each decrease feed this amount for a week or 2. Continue like this till they get a good frame.
Frozen or fresh green beans are a good filler. 1/4 cup green beans is something like 9 calories. AVOID canned green beans because of the salt.
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Ugh my girl chonked up and it was totally the people food. Mine is a Chi so even tiny bites of pizza or beef are a lot of calories for her. It is super hard but she has been losing weight, so I really want to echo this aspect of it. Because I was the culprit in our situation.
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Meanwhile I feed my 5lb Chi people food constantly, in addition to a 3/4 cup dry food twice a day, and the little bugger never gains weight!
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I am never one to immediately grab my break up pitchfork but a genuine question: if you’ve had the dog since he was a puppy, I’m assuming you dated or knew of each other before you got married, did your husband not realize his dog aversion during then?
It feels to me like he’s being very inflexible and a bit incompatible with you. It’s a senior dog that he wants a drug to get to go to sleep because it’s nails on the floor wake him up? That’s insane. It’s a senior!
Also, while not the point of the post, if you sleep in separate rooms how does the dog coming out of your room wake him up?
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When we were dating he never complained about dog, even when she would cosleep in the bed with him and I. It’s only been the past year and a half that he’s blaming his lack of sleep on dog. But I’ve always been upfront that my dog (and cats) are a package deal, and that I will choose them because they don’t get a choice.
He wakes up to dog going down the stairs since she has small legs and thumps going down and up. The house (even though it’s a new build) creeks, and dog’s nails make noise on the hardwood of the second floor.
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We’ve always told clients to stay away from bones altogether. It’s just not worth the risk of breaking a tooth or having a bone shatter and puncture the esophagus or intestines.
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Yup. My boy broke his back tooth while chewing a goddamn **yak cheese** dog treat. They are hard as bones. His tooth nerve got exposed… Stay away from that shit as well.
## dogbot: ##
My dogs would chew them till there was just shards/pieces left. And every time, throw up the shards/pieces in the middle of the night. Consequently no more yak chews. Only easily digestible chewy thing.
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I am sorry this happened to you, it must be traumatizing. If you can't safely get near her and she's outside of your control in a "violent state", then you need to call animal control.
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Animal Control would be my recommendation as well. Keep everyone safe.
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## Speaker_0: ##
Crate training helped my dog's anxiety. It gave her a place she feels safe, kept her from destroying things, and kept her from hurting herself.
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But is it even possible to train a 9 year old dog to be in crate? Like i said, this is the first time this happened, usually she only cries or steal a food left on a table. But she has never destroyed anything and she never ran away from us even tho she has all the freedom she wants to be outside :/
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I crate trained all my dogs- rescued at ages 2 and 6-19. The older ones were actually easier to crate train.
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Might have been amputated due to an injury. Tails are notoriously slow healing and prone to infection; sometimes it’s better to dock it
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Ah that makes a lot of sense! Thank you!
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Your dog looks healthy. Obesity is a serious issue with dogs, many people don't know what a healthy dog looks like.
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Everyone always think sight hounds are too skinny. I as a sight hound owner think everyone else’s dogs look overweight.
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Yuck! I hope you got it out allright. We give our dog a pill (its called Bravecto in my country) once every three months and he doesnt get a single tick, even though we pretty much live in a forest surrounded by grassy fields. Can really recommend this! We got it from our vet. (We have similar for our cats too)
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They do get ticks still they just die and crumble so you don’t notice them. Oral tock meds aren’t a repellent. They kill the tick after they bite. Which is better for most of us because something like a seresto collar can have a hundred healthy ticks crawling off our pets into the house
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can you expand on what you mean about the seresto? ive been thinking about switching.. but I use a seresto collar for my 5 year old golden and ive only ever seen 3 on him or in my house from my dog and they were all within 2 months this year. 1 got him in between his old/new one, another 1 randomly (I think the new collar wasn’t tight enough), and 1 I found on the couch. theyre so bad this year! but ive found the seresto to do a pretty good job
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The ticks are repelled by the collar and often walk off the animal in a car or house to evade the poison. An oral tick medication does not repel the ticks because it’s internal. So they go on to bite the dog and immediately die. The difference is do you want the ticks to fall of dead or crawl off alive
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Currently my shepsky is 6 months old and only weighs around 11kg. We've been feeding her 150gr of bravery kibble, plus 70gr of our own cooked wet food(80% meat, 10%vegetables, 10% organs), plus chicken as treats, and even goat milk in the morning, fish oil, and also toppers.
We initially thought that she'll be a big girl due to the breed, but since 5 months she hasn't move past the 11kg mark. Recently we could feel more of her ribcage as well, even after we fed her more than her daily feeding recommendations. How do I know how much to feed?
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The information on the package is only a rough guidline. Every dog is different. I have a small 5,5kg dog that gets more as the recommendation + treats + chew stuff and she is super lean. Its just her body type. :)
If you feel like you should feed a bit more thats fine. Dont stress yourself out. If you feel like there is any stomache trouble involved I would pick it up with your vet when you visit next time.
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## Speaker_0: ##
They are probably just losing their puppy teeth. That happens around 4-6 months of age.
## Speaker_1: ##
I didn’t realize that puppies lose teeth when I got my first day. One day, she was panting and all of her molars had fallen out and it was just a row of gums. She had been super chewy and I had no idea why. I immediately froze a wash cloth for her to chew to give her gums some relief.
Later, we had moved her crate and found *seven* of them. I was horrified.
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I was lucky I met some puppy owners who were a couple months ahead in my neighbourhood. They'd pre warned me that playtime often resulted in missing teeth and blood. Sure enough, my girl lost both canines on one side and painted her best friend red.
## dogbot: ##
During puppy class, another puppy that Cora liked to play with lost a tooth.
Cora is mostly white.
At first we did our best to try wiping the blood off, but eventually gave up and I decided she'll just get a bath when she gets home.
She went home shades of pink and red.
And then it happened all over again at class the following week. 😅
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I’ve had my shelter dog for a year. He is PERFECTLY behaved everywhere except for the car!
In the car I have tried: muzzling him (he made himself bleed forcing it off), sedatives from the vet (he still acts crazy despite taking the pill), desensitizing him (obviously it hasn’t worked)…
I have to keep him in the crate to prevent him from chewing the insides of the car.
I avoid putting him in the car but there are sometimes where I have to take him with me like when I spend the night at my parents house.
Please help!!!!!
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Have you tried just using a normal dog seatbelt?
## Speaker_0: ##
Yes but he chews on the doors/middle console
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Can you keep him in the front seat with you, or have someone in the back seat with him? Poor guy must be really anxious to act out like that.
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## dogbot: ##
Definitely looks like an ear infection. You can get some ear washes over the counter at pet stores but if the infection doesn’t clear up (ear still red and lots of wax after a few days) medicine may be needed
## Speaker_0: ##
I actually ordered some probiotics to help with the ears, even on expedited delivery it won’t come for a couple days:/ thank you though!
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Probiotics won’t be enough. You have to wash out the ear and help get the wax out. In the mean time you can use a moist paper towel and gently dig in the ear being mindful of your dog’s pain ques. Make sure you dry the ear thoroughly afterwards.
The medicine my vet proscribed to clear up the infection is called Posatex Otic Suspension
The ear wash I use is a antifungsl and anti microbial cleansing solution called Pharmaseb Flush
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## Speaker_0: ##
This may be a bad idea, but it’s something that came to mind. If she’s good with puppies and you guys have the time/ resources, having her foster a few abandoned puppies may be a good experience for her.
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Why is this downvoted?
## dogbot: ##
Yea adding puppies to this mix is a bad idea, for one they already returned a puppy, 2nd this dog is not a balanced dog so wld b bad role model for puppies or cld actually harm them, 3 fostering puppies is a till time job and they r still struggling w the behaviours of this dog and 4 they have not understood the real issues this dog has, she doesn't remember the pup she squashed, it's not about that.
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## Speaker_0: ##
She looks like she’s had a litter. That scar is over the base of her sternum, it’s not where a normal spay scar would be. It’s also very pronounced like it came from an injury. Surgical scars from a spay are normally almost invisible unless the dog keeps re-opening the incision after.
Adding, she’s also more agitated than dogs are during their first heat cycle. Their first heat cycle is almost not noticeable. If she’s really agitated a vet visit is a good idea. Otherwise it’s best to wait for her heat cycle to end before spaying just because the tissue is really inflamed when they’re in heat.
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I’m with you on this, the scar seems too high up and not ‘neat’ enough to be a neutering scar. I’d guess she’s not spayed.
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## Speaker_0: ##
Aren't Frenchies super expensive? Why would they buy a dog just to treat it like this?
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Because they're notorious for not being easily housebroken
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Really? TIL. Would've thought such a popular breed would be easier to train.
## dogbot: ##
I mean. You’d think a “popular breed” wouldn’t be something doomed to die of cancer rather young than of old age – if it doesn’t first suffocate on its own airway or snap its own spine just from turning too fast while running.
Unfortunately, “popular breed” usually means you can make a good amount of money breeding them, and that means making as many possible, as quickly as possible. No concern for quality, health, etc. It’s why a lot of popular dog breeds (big and small) have serious health problems, including neurological ones, and the more “in demand” the breed the more likely problems like this are to crop up.
Making it even more likely is just the build of the dog – small dog, small bladder, more frequent need to go. Lots of tissue/organs pressing against the bladder, more frequent need to go.
Mix in a lot of people getting dogs that shouldn’t, and you’ve got a recipe for problems.
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## Speaker_0: ##
PSA - please get pet insurance for your pups! It may never be worth it but please do it.
Context: our Mini Aussie just turned 10 months old today. He came from a reputable breeder with all the papers. I got him insurance just after we picked him up at 8 weeks thinking it would likely be a waste of money. I’ve owned dogs my whole life and have had very few issues. So... in the last month, we found out our little boy has bilateral luxating patellas (dislocating knee caps) which will require surgery on both knees. Then, when we brought him in to get him neutered, bloodwork results led to us discovering he also has a liver shunt. Thankfully both the liver and knees won’t likely cause him any different lifestyle or length but this could have been a whole lot worse if we didn’t have insurance!
Cost breakdown:
Initial knee assessment and X-rays: $350
Liver blood work and exam: $345
Blood clotting panel: $250
Liver ultrasound: $525
Knee surgery consultation: $200
Additional knee imaging $300
Surgery estimate: $2250 (each knee)
Recovery checks and rehab: $450
Total: $6920
We had savings and are still doing well despite COVID but not $7k in two months well. I doubt many of us have that amount of expendable savings/income handy. And he could have been much worse off. Both his knees and liver shouldn’t be an issue after his knee surgeries. This could have cost us a lot more. Please get insurance. Even if it’s just for injury. It might mean the difference between a happy healthy pup and financial euthanasia. Putting money aside each month is a great idea, but not a substitute. Do it for your pup! Thanks for reading my rant, I hope no one has to ever take advantage of their insurance like we are!
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How much is it with your insurance and what kind do you have ?
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## Speaker_0: ##
no advice, just a similar story. My 10 year old eskie LOVES my bf. She grew up with me and my ex, who she also adored. I've always been the more stern parent but it kills me to think that she feels less of me because I'm looking out for her saftey, etc. I try not to let it get to me most days but sometimes I wish she would show me the love she shows him.
## dogbot: ##
I like to think it’s because he spends so much time with me that my BF is like a novelty to him. My boyfriend is the fun parent I guess, so it makes sense my dog associates more fun time with him? I hear you though, it’s saddening. Maybe dogs really are just *man’s* best friends 😭😭
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I am curious if you were asked any questions about your service animal aka is that a service animal and what tasks are they trained for. If you weren’t, the other owner likely wasn’t. While people can still lie, it would weed out honest pet owners. They should have been asked to leave as that is not proper service dog behavior.
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Businesses can be sued for discrimination by asking questions about service dogs. ADA protects the rights of service animals. You do not have to prove you need a service dog or supply papers.
## dogbot: ##
The ADA in the United States does protect service animals. Businesses can legally ask 2 questions (1) is that a service animal and (2) what tasks are they trained to perform? These questions are 100% legal to ask. I stated nothing about licensing or registration?
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## Speaker_0: ##
maybe part [keeshound?](https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tDP1TcwScnNNWD04shOTS3OyM9LAQA80gZU&q=keeshond&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS796US796&oq=kieshhound&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j46i10i433j0i10i433j0i10l2.10676j0j4&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8)
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Definitely second the Keeshond. The tail curles slightly, those ears are more keeshond, and the size seems accurate.
100% Spitz mix but I'd have to guess Keeshond if I had to.
Edit: He also has the iconic keeshond spectacles!! Yup. Definetly keeshond
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I am here to third the keeshond
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## Speaker_0: ##
My female dog peed in some public grass once and a guy yelled at me to “pick it up!” I was like, you want me to pick up… her piss?! Lol
## dogbot: ##
But did you pick it up? 🤔 🤣🤣🤣😭
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Please fix your dog now. You don’t have to wait until he’s sexually mature. I never did on dogs I spent thousands for. (Or on the dog I rescued off the streets.)
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just because you chose to not look into the health benefits for your dogs doesn’t mean i have to fix my dog before the 2 year mark. just because you never did doesn’t mean i don’t have to. [just one article about the benefits of waiting](https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/sexual-maturity-in-puppies-what-to-expect/) my dog never gets off leash and goes running. my dog has never been around another intact female dog. my dog is extremely healthy per my vet. please don’t force your opinion about fixing your dog onto others without knowing how they handle the situation first.
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Commenting as a shelter employee who sees a lot of hit by car patients. Glad you've got an appointment but I want to point out one other factor. The dogs most likely to be hit by cars are large/medium intact males. They smell a female in the area and these doofuses will do ANYTHING to get to them. I know there are benefits to waiting and benefits to doing it ASAP but the stuff I've read does not take into consideration dogs that have gotten out and been hit. It's not just the HBC accidents either. I've seen them try to borrow under fences and rip out an eye in the process. They will break a leg trying to jump a fence, puncture themselves trying to force their way through or strangle themselves in a frenzy trying to get off leash. Even if it isn't life threatening, the vet bills can get high on a stubborn intact male trying to get to a female.
The first place people bring a dog they've just seen hit by a car is a shelter and I can tell you 90% of the time it is an intact male.
It's your dog and your choice, this is just a piece of it I don't think most people are aware of or take into consideration when they delay neutering.
Also, they're both adorable and I'm sure he'll learn his manners with your help. You're doing great keeping tabs on the behavior and working to get positive interactions.
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Vet Tech, here. First of all, ditch the retractable leash. They’re ***far*** more dangerous than you may realize…and your puppy will leash train better on a fixed-length lead. Secondly, try getting her used to leash walking indoors before you venture outside. Lots of treats and praise. When she’s comfortable with it indoors, move to your yard…and work up from there. Lastly, consider getting her a harness!! A well-fitted harness is far more difficult to slip than a collar, and it puts the resistance of the lead on the body instead of the neck. Take her to a pet-friendly pet store and look for one that will fit her at its *tightest setting.* This will allow you to let it out as she grows. You may still go through a few, though!! A lot of puppies react more positively to leash training on a harness. Best of luck to you!!
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Not a vet: retractable leashes are a nightmare. I was with my mom helping her with errands when a dog on a retractable leash ran right in front of the car. Barely managed to hit the breaks in time and the owner was apologetic but didn't ever try to retract the leash even after the near miss. It's not the first time I've seen something bad almost happen to a dog on one of these but it was the first that had directly involved me and it was nerve racking to say the least
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Absolutely. Not to mention that the leash itself can easily become tangled in fur or around the tail/legs/ears, and can cause ***horrific*** injuries. Like…you don’t even want to know. 😳 I’ve seen more than my fair share of owners who got terrible burns/lacerations/broken bones as well. They are the bane of the veterinary community, and I don’t understand how they haven’t been somehow banned. A lot of pet-friendly establishments…and even vet’s offices…prohibit retractable leashes in the building at all.
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Yep. I used a retractable leash for my cat, wasn’t paying attention, and got a ridiculous friction burn on my leg. That thing’s gone untouched ever since.
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I just commented on your other post and this is the RASPBERRY JAM poo that indicates HGE.
GET PUPPY TO VET NOW.
If you can, get fluids in puppy as you go. Dehydration caused by vomiting and diarrhea from parvo and HGE can quickly become fatal.
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We lost our 11y/o Doxie to HGE :( it happened over night no warning nothing. It was horrible
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Oh gosh, I'm so very sorry! That poor puppy...
It does, it gets so bad so quickly, hence the urgency in my comment. Luckily, OP's pup seems to be recovering. We were both very lucky ... I'm sorry you lost your baby.
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Yes exactly ❤️ I’m glad her baby is okay. We took our dog to the emergency vet as well she stayed there all night and brought her home the next day. They told us she had 50/50 chances of survival. She passed away in her bed we were all surrounding her.
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Tick, quick tip when removing make sure to twist or else you might leave the tick's head inside your friends head.
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Keep an eye on his pee color. If it turns brown and the dog becomes drowsy/sleepy when he shouldn't be , go to the vet.
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FYI it’s the males dog problem not the girl. It’s like saying a girl gets harassed by a man, but it’s the girls fault for wearing a dress. So ridiculous. Protect your girl dog.
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I never said it was her fault, not once.
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He just wants you to keep stroking!
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That’s what she said.
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Damn you! Ya beat me to it lol
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