Monday, May 24, 2010
My dog is in heat, and she keep getting blood every where. Is there anything I can put on her?
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Yes. There are sanitary belts with pads made for female dogs. you can find them at many pet stores like PetSmart, Petco etc., or online. A couple of sites are upco.com and drsfostersmith.com. You can order free catalogs from them too.
Of course, the best way to prevent this is to have her spayed after she is done with her cycle!
Take her to thevet to make her feel better.
spay her now. take her 2 a vet. u rn't an experienced enough person, obviously, to breed a dog, and y else would u not spay her. it's not 2 expensive, and u won't have 2 replace bloody things. b sides, it's better 4 her.
go to the pet store. They do sell doggie pads.
get her fixed
Get her spayed now. Then you won't have the mess ever again.
diaper!
A lot of pet stores have doggie diapers just for that reason. Ask your vet, too. Maybe they carry them.
My daughter bought a little device that looks like panties that hold a mini pad and her dog wears it all during her period. She found the device at the pet store. If you can't get to the pet store then try to tie a rag around the dogs bottom until you can find something better.
go to the pet store and get doggie diapers
Get her fixed
a diaper, but she will probably pull it off. My dog does the same thing. she is also sensitive to things now too. Love her, she cant help it. And get her fixed, like I have to do. Its less expensive when she is out of heat.
you can buy dogie diapers at any pet store or get some baby diapers. just depends how big or little the dog is when you determine the size of the diapers.
The best thing would be getting her spayed. If that isn't an option for you then pet stores sell dog pads.
another dog ?
Any pet store should have diapers you can put on her.
Depending on the size of your pup you can also use the pull up pants for little kids. They're cheaper than dog diapers, they work better because the waist is one piece not something with the little velcro pieces that fall off. You have to cut a hole for the tail though, but I can get a generic brand at walmart and they stay on better - when they are messy you toss them out and get a new one.
Buy some diapers that you think will fit her and keep them on her until she goes out of heat.
My dog is in alot of pain, he has a bad back, are there any over-the-counter medications that i can give him?
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Okay, I'm assuming you're asking this question because it's the weekend and you can't get a hold of your vet. I'm sure you're stressing because it's awful watching your pet go through pain and feeling helpless. Been there and done that.
Everything everyone in here has stated so far is true:
- that there are SOME human OTC meds that SOME dogs can take
- but that also IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS to give a dog human OTC meds.
Really, truly, only a vet should advise you on which - if any - human OTC meds your dog should take.
If you are unable to get your dog to an ER vet, perhaps you could try calling them . often, they are willing to give out informed advice over the phone.
If that doesn't work, here is a professionally staffed 24 / 7 site that for a very small fee will respond to your question within just a few minutes:
http://www.justanswer.com/pet-health-car.
When you jot them your question, be sure to give detailed info about your dog's medical history and back condition as well as his breed, weight, age, etc. so that they can provide you with an informed response.
Best of Luck to you and your dog !!
apirin is Ok if coated (
The pill, not the dog)
yes its called Zantrex 3, it helps reduce the pain from the Dehopshos joint in the dogs back. Get it at a local dog store, (super pet)
You never want to give your animal over the counter meds without consulting your vet. There are some meds that can cause Severe GI upset and even bleeding disorders. Your vet can tell you what human meds are safe to give your animal.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON'T GIVE UR DOG ANY OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS MENT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION!! YOU CAN SERIOUSLY HARM, OR KILL THEM !
I wouldn't give any human meds for pain, to a dog. They can tolerate some things like kaopectate but I'd get something from the vet for pain.
you should not give your pet any medicine without talking to your vet first.
Glucosamine. Did wonders for our dog. You can get it at any pet store, and it's not too expensive.
Take your dog to the vet, and if he is in constant pain, then maybe you should have him put down. Try to do whats best for the dog and not whats best for you.
I know how much you love your dog, maybe it is time to have your vet step in. and look see.
Be prepaired for the worst news
OTC medications are designed with humans in mind, not animals. Giving it to animal can kill the creature or make him or her very sick.
Call the vet. If he/she knows about the condition, they'll let you know the brand and dosage.
Go to the vet in hurry.
Take him to a vet for the right medicine.
My dog is in 2weeks of her heat?
.and she hasnt been outside and no dogs have been lurkin around our house, and we live in TN and its gettin really cold so i dont think any dog owners would leave their pets outside in the cold, so i think they probably leave ther dogs in the garage or something, i havent seeen any dogs lurking around other peoples yards either.
and we're planning on getting her spayed after her first heat.
and my female dog is beginning to have nipples
is this a normal thing when a female dog is in heat for the very first time?
could she be pregnant? or is this a stage of puberty or something.
Thanks,Shela
Answers:
Yes, it is normal..
our miniature schnauser had them a year b4 we got her bread. Do not leave her out alone or be far from a door. Males are not gonna stop because you holler no. For some reason their ideas on rape are not the same as modern womans idea.
When female dogs are in heat, there is a blood tinged discharge from the vulva (vagina). If you do not intend to let her be bred it is important to keep her confined where male dogs can not get to her when you are not with her. It is necessary to do this for at least 3 weeks. It is possible to spay a female dog when she is in heat (some vets are uncomfortable doing this but most are willing). You have not mentioned the breed of your dog. For further details you should contact veterinary clinic.
yes its normal.no she can be if no dogs have been in her. but mary did have jesus
and we're planning on getting her spayed after her first heat.
and my female dog is beginning to have nipples
is this a normal thing when a female dog is in heat for the very first time?
could she be pregnant? or is this a stage of puberty or something.
Thanks,Shela
Answers:
Yes, it is normal..
our miniature schnauser had them a year b4 we got her bread. Do not leave her out alone or be far from a door. Males are not gonna stop because you holler no. For some reason their ideas on rape are not the same as modern womans idea.
When female dogs are in heat, there is a blood tinged discharge from the vulva (vagina). If you do not intend to let her be bred it is important to keep her confined where male dogs can not get to her when you are not with her. It is necessary to do this for at least 3 weeks. It is possible to spay a female dog when she is in heat (some vets are uncomfortable doing this but most are willing). You have not mentioned the breed of your dog. For further details you should contact veterinary clinic.
yes its normal.no she can be if no dogs have been in her. but mary did have jesus
My dog is howling when alone in the house. How to make her stop that? Neighbours are complaining.?
She is 5 months old, german shepherd cross rotweiller. I got her last Friday. She still doesn't show, that she wants to go out and the house is a mess. HELP!!.
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I'm with Laean; she's lonely. And not to mention the probability of her being scared as she's only been with you less then a week. Her surroundings are new to her, she doesn't -know- who you are and no one's with her when you're gone to comfort her.
Laean's suggestion of a ticking clock is great! Usually best works for younger pups, but can work to comfort any age. It represents a heartbeat; younger pups think its their mother's.
The radio and tv are two more great suggestions. It leaves her with some noise to let her think she isn't alone.
You may also want to consider leaving a shirt or other clothing with her so that she has your scent to soothe her when you're not around. It also helps her in recognizing who you are; bringing your bond closer.
Next thing is the house being a mess. Where are you keeping her?? If she has the full run of the house; well her tearing it up is going to happen. With all the changes she's going through, she's going to exhibit her displeasure by doing what she's doing. Besides that, you're not there to correct her behavior. Think of a child left unattended who sneaks into cabinets or colors on walls.
My suggestion to help with the house and potty training would be buying her a crate. Dogs are essentially den animals, even if in the beginning they are scared of the close quarters of a crate. She'll eventually get into it (you can also coax her into it with treats, making it a "good" place and make it a refuge for her) and it'll become her "home". This will prevent your home from being trashed while you're not there. However, a dog should NOT be kept in a crate for any period longer then 4-5 hours.
Crate training a dog is actually very simple and can be such a remedy for rambunctious behavior or puppy training. Visit your local pet store and ask an associate the ins and outs to crate training. Or you can Google more information about it, too.
If crate training's not for you, you can also utilize exercize pens. These are metal pens, usually 16ft in circumference and meant as a sleep, play and for some, a potty area. Because they have a larger area, they can be left in the pen for longer periods then the crate.
She'll also need sufficient entertainment while you're away. Try to give her a variety of toy subjects; like with kids, dogs too can get bored by one thing easily.
And don't forget to reinforce good behavior by rewarding her with treats.
In anycase, give her some time to get used to her new home. And the more you interact with her, the better. Probably the best advice I could suggest would be in ringing the same sentiments as others have; have someone with her when you can't be. Dogs need that companionship, unlike the independency of cats.
Voice activated shock collars. It's drastic, I know,but it works.
My neighbours had police dogs and as part of their training they were kept in a shed at the bottom of the garden and had a bucket of water thrown on them every time they howled. Not sure I would want to do this, but it certainly worked, and very quickly, they had an alsation and a springer spaniel drugs dog and they were both gorgeous dogs
She's lonely
methods that can help include the ticking clock in a blanket, leaving on TV or radio for company, giving her a stuffed animal friend
go to the vet it seems that it is missing her mum there are special medican to make the dog relax
take her for walks. also get somebody to walk her when you are out at wrok etc. she is lonely. dogs are pack animals.
get another dog for company.
Leave her with a friend. Why have you got a dog, if you can't be around to look after her?
It's called seperation anxiety. You need to see a dog trainer about getting this sorted.
Give it a company
Get her some classical music, it will calm her down.
she seems to be lonely and bored
i wouldn't leave her on her own
your house is a new environment
i agree that you should leave her with someone or get somebody to come to your house and stay with her and take her out for walks
I agree with Taz C you shouldn't get a dog if you are going to leave her for long spells, you've only had her a week and already leaving her, not given her long enough to adjust to her new home
you cannot get a puppy and leave it alone for hours. This is sheer mental torture to it. Dogs are by instinct pack animals. What you have done is got a pup, them committed her to solitary confinement. She is litterally going crazy. Find her another home with someone who won't leave her for hours on end as it won't get any better only worse with you having to rehome her once she has developed serious mental problems meaning nobody else will want her and after she has wrecked thousands of pounds worth of your home and the neighbours have got the council involved to prosecute you.
I am stunned and saddended by somne of the things you have been told to do to your puppy. YOU decided to get her even though your home and life is obviously not suitable, then you are supposed to give her electric shocks or chuck cold water over her. For chrissakes, she is a baby and she is very distressed at being made to live in solitary confinement. I thought I had seen and heard most cruelty which people do to animals but I can still be shocked by some people's attitudes. Anyone who uses cruel methods to punish an already distressed baby and inflict pain and fear on it, wants to be shut in a room with me for 15 minutes or prosecuted by the RSPCA.
My suggestion would be to get her used to going outside, even if she doesn't ask to, at least in the morning, noon, and night. She also may be bored and needs something to do. Our dogs (one being a German Shepard and the other an Akita) used to love raw bones from the grocery store, at the meat department (not expensive. Maybe you have to ask the deli person for a left over bone. Your dog may like peanut butter inside of the bone. The Akita didn't. They will keep the dog busy, chewing on the bone for at least the morning, it may need another one the next day or everyother day. Just finding something like that to do. I'm not an expert but its something to try.
your dog will be howling as she's loneley. dogs are social creatures. they also need lots of exersize and fresh air, what you think of as a cold day outside isn't for a dog. they need outside space to use up there energy and also company. when you go out your dog will feel abandond,it canno't do dog things it has to behave as a home alone child and not do any thing to upset you whilst your out.its living in a human home not an enviroment designed for a dog.may be you could get her a kennel for when your out,and or may be a friend.
She is still a baby and you've only had her for a few days so this is all quite predictable behaviour and you can sort these problems out.
She is messing in the house and making a noise because she is anxious. It will take her a while to settle down.
Ideally you should be with her for the next 2 weeks to set the house rules and so she can settle in but it sounds like you are already leaving her alone.
You need to start house training her as if she were a new puppy. Take her out in the garden every time she wakes up and after she has had a play, first thing in the morning, last thing at night etc. Stay with her in the garden until she goes and then reward her. She will then learn that is the place to go! Watch her in the house because she will only learn to ask to go out if she is always supervised and you pick up on her getting restless. Eventually she'll realise that when she goes to the door or barks or whines - whatever her sign is, you'll let her out and so she'll keep doing it. Constant supervision on this is the only way to properly house train her.
With regards to the howling, she needs to settle in before you can leave her alone. You need to build up the periods of time she is happy being left for. Does she follow you from room to room when you are at home? Restrict her to one room so that she can't do this. When you leave the room or the house, do so without fuss so that there isn't a huge difference between you being there and you being out. Make sure she has a few toys that she can play with or something to keep her busy like a plastic bottle stuffed with treats. As she becomes more settled you can leave her for longer periods without her becoming distressed. However, a large dog at this age is still very immature and won't be able to go for longer than 3 or 4 hours without needing to do a wee. You will have to make sure that she is let out during the day or she will keep on having accidents.
Hope things go well - its early days and don't worry, she'll learn!
She's doing it because she misses you. If you think about it logically she has been at one home for 5 months then came to you.. she obviously decided you were very nice and liked being with you over weekend and now she is left alone she is pining for you. Try some interactive toys around the house - look on ebay for them. Also a Kong - make sure u get the biggest one there is as she will be very large dog. Also leave a radio on- if she is the chewing type get a battery powered one and put it somewhere she cant reach. Leave the toys down, put the radio on ,,,and put here where ever u usually leave her.or somewhere she wont trash the house. then nip out of the front door for a couple of mins.try to return before she howls..even if you only go out for 2 mins.DONT MAKE A FUSS OF GOING OUT- TRY TO SNEAK OUT. Then when you come back in, if she has stayed quiet ..say .good girl..give her a really big fuss and hug. Keep doing this all over this weekend..Nip out for 5 mins.just sneak out. and then come back and make a real fuss of her. Eventually she will stop howling. She may be picking up on the fact that you are saying bye to her and that starts her off.
As for toilet training..She prob does do something but it may be a very tiny indication like turning round. you need to train her to do something you want her to. Every hour take her outside.. When she goes to toilet stand near her and say something like 'clean girl good' or 'busy' etc . you need to associate a word with her going to the loo.. also in the house have some paper near the front door. it is quite likely she has been trained at some point to go on paper ..if she does great.half the worry is over.. if she goes on paper. tell her good girl. but always try to get her outside. gradually start moving the paper outside. Also try to ignore if you find she has been in the house.i say if you find as in if you find it after she has been. IF you catch her going to the loo.say uhhhh uhhh noooooo OUTSIDE ..take her outside and say BE CLEAN OR BE BUSY or whatever word u choose to associate with it.. hope that helps. good luck
ps- take her dog training if you at all can..it will really help u plus she will be a very nig dog so u want her to 100 per cent listen to you!
she's just lonely.. don't wont to be by herself.
scared, lonely. different environment.
Don't leave her on her own! She's only a puppy! Would you leave a 5 month old baby on their own? I think not. As she's just been seperated from her mother, she needs someone to be close to. If you're gonna be out all day, why have a puppy in the first place?!
Give her chance you are expecting a lot.You have not had her long try spending time with her.Sshe needs time to get use to you %26 feel safe.
On the howling issue she is just afraid and still a "baby". How would you react if your mother just dumped you in a room and then went away for a long period? I'd be howling the house down too. Try leaving her in a room for a couple of minutes at a time then go back to her. BUT make sure you make a fuss of her when you come back. THis should re-inforce the thought that you will ALWAYS come back to her.
Then increase the length of time you leave her and, again, make a fuss when you return and offer her a treat as a reward. Dogs are suckers for little treats. Then, over time she should recognise that when you go away you will always come back and she can expect either a lot of hugs or a treat on your return.
On the "potty training", the phrase "You can take a horse to water but you can't make it drink" comes to mind. A puppy doesn't realise that it can't just P %26 Poo where it likes it needs to be shown. Like most babies you have to show it how to do its business.
As your pup is looking to you for guidance, like it might do to its mother if she were still around, it will do something if you show it. Take her outside and give her a "trigger" word to do what it wants. Something like "piddles" and in a friendly up beat tone. Then if it does something outside make a fuss of her and, maybe, give her a treat for doing it right. If she makes a mistake inside din't shout at her but take her outside and say the "trigger" word to her. If she catches on that outside, "piddles" and treat all go together she will sonn be tapping at the door to do her business.
This worked with both our dogs so I must have done something right. Now mine tap on the patio door when they need to go out and, if I'm not paying attention they stand in front of me and stare me out..see, now they have me trained.but I don't get any teats or hugs! :-(
Hope this helps sort your problems!!
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I'm with Laean; she's lonely. And not to mention the probability of her being scared as she's only been with you less then a week. Her surroundings are new to her, she doesn't -know- who you are and no one's with her when you're gone to comfort her.
Laean's suggestion of a ticking clock is great! Usually best works for younger pups, but can work to comfort any age. It represents a heartbeat; younger pups think its their mother's.
The radio and tv are two more great suggestions. It leaves her with some noise to let her think she isn't alone.
You may also want to consider leaving a shirt or other clothing with her so that she has your scent to soothe her when you're not around. It also helps her in recognizing who you are; bringing your bond closer.
Next thing is the house being a mess. Where are you keeping her?? If she has the full run of the house; well her tearing it up is going to happen. With all the changes she's going through, she's going to exhibit her displeasure by doing what she's doing. Besides that, you're not there to correct her behavior. Think of a child left unattended who sneaks into cabinets or colors on walls.
My suggestion to help with the house and potty training would be buying her a crate. Dogs are essentially den animals, even if in the beginning they are scared of the close quarters of a crate. She'll eventually get into it (you can also coax her into it with treats, making it a "good" place and make it a refuge for her) and it'll become her "home". This will prevent your home from being trashed while you're not there. However, a dog should NOT be kept in a crate for any period longer then 4-5 hours.
Crate training a dog is actually very simple and can be such a remedy for rambunctious behavior or puppy training. Visit your local pet store and ask an associate the ins and outs to crate training. Or you can Google more information about it, too.
If crate training's not for you, you can also utilize exercize pens. These are metal pens, usually 16ft in circumference and meant as a sleep, play and for some, a potty area. Because they have a larger area, they can be left in the pen for longer periods then the crate.
She'll also need sufficient entertainment while you're away. Try to give her a variety of toy subjects; like with kids, dogs too can get bored by one thing easily.
And don't forget to reinforce good behavior by rewarding her with treats.
In anycase, give her some time to get used to her new home. And the more you interact with her, the better. Probably the best advice I could suggest would be in ringing the same sentiments as others have; have someone with her when you can't be. Dogs need that companionship, unlike the independency of cats.
Voice activated shock collars. It's drastic, I know,but it works.
My neighbours had police dogs and as part of their training they were kept in a shed at the bottom of the garden and had a bucket of water thrown on them every time they howled. Not sure I would want to do this, but it certainly worked, and very quickly, they had an alsation and a springer spaniel drugs dog and they were both gorgeous dogs
She's lonely
methods that can help include the ticking clock in a blanket, leaving on TV or radio for company, giving her a stuffed animal friend
go to the vet it seems that it is missing her mum there are special medican to make the dog relax
take her for walks. also get somebody to walk her when you are out at wrok etc. she is lonely. dogs are pack animals.
get another dog for company.
Leave her with a friend. Why have you got a dog, if you can't be around to look after her?
It's called seperation anxiety. You need to see a dog trainer about getting this sorted.
Give it a company
Get her some classical music, it will calm her down.
she seems to be lonely and bored
i wouldn't leave her on her own
your house is a new environment
i agree that you should leave her with someone or get somebody to come to your house and stay with her and take her out for walks
I agree with Taz C you shouldn't get a dog if you are going to leave her for long spells, you've only had her a week and already leaving her, not given her long enough to adjust to her new home
you cannot get a puppy and leave it alone for hours. This is sheer mental torture to it. Dogs are by instinct pack animals. What you have done is got a pup, them committed her to solitary confinement. She is litterally going crazy. Find her another home with someone who won't leave her for hours on end as it won't get any better only worse with you having to rehome her once she has developed serious mental problems meaning nobody else will want her and after she has wrecked thousands of pounds worth of your home and the neighbours have got the council involved to prosecute you.
I am stunned and saddended by somne of the things you have been told to do to your puppy. YOU decided to get her even though your home and life is obviously not suitable, then you are supposed to give her electric shocks or chuck cold water over her. For chrissakes, she is a baby and she is very distressed at being made to live in solitary confinement. I thought I had seen and heard most cruelty which people do to animals but I can still be shocked by some people's attitudes. Anyone who uses cruel methods to punish an already distressed baby and inflict pain and fear on it, wants to be shut in a room with me for 15 minutes or prosecuted by the RSPCA.
My suggestion would be to get her used to going outside, even if she doesn't ask to, at least in the morning, noon, and night. She also may be bored and needs something to do. Our dogs (one being a German Shepard and the other an Akita) used to love raw bones from the grocery store, at the meat department (not expensive. Maybe you have to ask the deli person for a left over bone. Your dog may like peanut butter inside of the bone. The Akita didn't. They will keep the dog busy, chewing on the bone for at least the morning, it may need another one the next day or everyother day. Just finding something like that to do. I'm not an expert but its something to try.
your dog will be howling as she's loneley. dogs are social creatures. they also need lots of exersize and fresh air, what you think of as a cold day outside isn't for a dog. they need outside space to use up there energy and also company. when you go out your dog will feel abandond,it canno't do dog things it has to behave as a home alone child and not do any thing to upset you whilst your out.its living in a human home not an enviroment designed for a dog.may be you could get her a kennel for when your out,and or may be a friend.
She is still a baby and you've only had her for a few days so this is all quite predictable behaviour and you can sort these problems out.
She is messing in the house and making a noise because she is anxious. It will take her a while to settle down.
Ideally you should be with her for the next 2 weeks to set the house rules and so she can settle in but it sounds like you are already leaving her alone.
You need to start house training her as if she were a new puppy. Take her out in the garden every time she wakes up and after she has had a play, first thing in the morning, last thing at night etc. Stay with her in the garden until she goes and then reward her. She will then learn that is the place to go! Watch her in the house because she will only learn to ask to go out if she is always supervised and you pick up on her getting restless. Eventually she'll realise that when she goes to the door or barks or whines - whatever her sign is, you'll let her out and so she'll keep doing it. Constant supervision on this is the only way to properly house train her.
With regards to the howling, she needs to settle in before you can leave her alone. You need to build up the periods of time she is happy being left for. Does she follow you from room to room when you are at home? Restrict her to one room so that she can't do this. When you leave the room or the house, do so without fuss so that there isn't a huge difference between you being there and you being out. Make sure she has a few toys that she can play with or something to keep her busy like a plastic bottle stuffed with treats. As she becomes more settled you can leave her for longer periods without her becoming distressed. However, a large dog at this age is still very immature and won't be able to go for longer than 3 or 4 hours without needing to do a wee. You will have to make sure that she is let out during the day or she will keep on having accidents.
Hope things go well - its early days and don't worry, she'll learn!
She's doing it because she misses you. If you think about it logically she has been at one home for 5 months then came to you.. she obviously decided you were very nice and liked being with you over weekend and now she is left alone she is pining for you. Try some interactive toys around the house - look on ebay for them. Also a Kong - make sure u get the biggest one there is as she will be very large dog. Also leave a radio on- if she is the chewing type get a battery powered one and put it somewhere she cant reach. Leave the toys down, put the radio on ,,,and put here where ever u usually leave her.or somewhere she wont trash the house. then nip out of the front door for a couple of mins.try to return before she howls..even if you only go out for 2 mins.DONT MAKE A FUSS OF GOING OUT- TRY TO SNEAK OUT. Then when you come back in, if she has stayed quiet ..say .good girl..give her a really big fuss and hug. Keep doing this all over this weekend..Nip out for 5 mins.just sneak out. and then come back and make a real fuss of her. Eventually she will stop howling. She may be picking up on the fact that you are saying bye to her and that starts her off.
As for toilet training..She prob does do something but it may be a very tiny indication like turning round. you need to train her to do something you want her to. Every hour take her outside.. When she goes to toilet stand near her and say something like 'clean girl good' or 'busy' etc . you need to associate a word with her going to the loo.. also in the house have some paper near the front door. it is quite likely she has been trained at some point to go on paper ..if she does great.half the worry is over.. if she goes on paper. tell her good girl. but always try to get her outside. gradually start moving the paper outside. Also try to ignore if you find she has been in the house.i say if you find as in if you find it after she has been. IF you catch her going to the loo.say uhhhh uhhh noooooo OUTSIDE ..take her outside and say BE CLEAN OR BE BUSY or whatever word u choose to associate with it.. hope that helps. good luck
ps- take her dog training if you at all can..it will really help u plus she will be a very nig dog so u want her to 100 per cent listen to you!
she's just lonely.. don't wont to be by herself.
scared, lonely. different environment.
Don't leave her on her own! She's only a puppy! Would you leave a 5 month old baby on their own? I think not. As she's just been seperated from her mother, she needs someone to be close to. If you're gonna be out all day, why have a puppy in the first place?!
Give her chance you are expecting a lot.You have not had her long try spending time with her.Sshe needs time to get use to you %26 feel safe.
On the howling issue she is just afraid and still a "baby". How would you react if your mother just dumped you in a room and then went away for a long period? I'd be howling the house down too. Try leaving her in a room for a couple of minutes at a time then go back to her. BUT make sure you make a fuss of her when you come back. THis should re-inforce the thought that you will ALWAYS come back to her.
Then increase the length of time you leave her and, again, make a fuss when you return and offer her a treat as a reward. Dogs are suckers for little treats. Then, over time she should recognise that when you go away you will always come back and she can expect either a lot of hugs or a treat on your return.
On the "potty training", the phrase "You can take a horse to water but you can't make it drink" comes to mind. A puppy doesn't realise that it can't just P %26 Poo where it likes it needs to be shown. Like most babies you have to show it how to do its business.
As your pup is looking to you for guidance, like it might do to its mother if she were still around, it will do something if you show it. Take her outside and give her a "trigger" word to do what it wants. Something like "piddles" and in a friendly up beat tone. Then if it does something outside make a fuss of her and, maybe, give her a treat for doing it right. If she makes a mistake inside din't shout at her but take her outside and say the "trigger" word to her. If she catches on that outside, "piddles" and treat all go together she will sonn be tapping at the door to do her business.
This worked with both our dogs so I must have done something right. Now mine tap on the patio door when they need to go out and, if I'm not paying attention they stand in front of me and stare me out..see, now they have me trained.but I don't get any teats or hugs! :-(
Hope this helps sort your problems!!
my dog IS HAVING PUPPIES RIGHT NOW!?
is there anything i should do? she had one about 45mins. ago, and now she's just pacing back and forth and making werid noises. i gave her some water, but is there anything else i should do?
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Make sure each puppy is breathing properly - you might need to clear nose and mouth if the mom's not.
If she's too rough tearing the cords, you might want to cut and tie them to prevent her giving the puppies hernias.
Make sure she's nursing each puppy after it's born and cleaned up.
Count afterbirths to make sure she expels one for each puppy. If not, she'll have to go the vet later for a shot.
Don't let her eat more than one or two afterbirths or she'll get the runs.
Keep calm and just be with her!
1. get off PetQnA.com
2. go to a vet
just be there incase she needs help. Also, call your vet and let him know to be ready incase of an emergency.
Keep an eye on her, make sure she is getting them out of the sack, she should have one an average of every 45 min. Maybe rub them to start them breathing better.
No, not really. Instinct tells them what to do. It's too late for your vet to help now. Just let nature take its course.
I hope you have her in a whelping box with lots of warm layers of cloth (easier to clean up) Keep the temp 80 your dog knows what to do, leave her alone unless she needs help. Then call a vet and get off the computer!!
Just sit back and ENJOY! It is Beautiful experince. Totally pamper her from now on, she is about to have her hands full. Congrats!!
Make sure she opens the sac around each puppy, if she doesnt you will have to. Make sure their airways are clear. Of course shes making weird noises, its painful! Just try to keep her comfortable IF YOU ARE UNSURE PLEASE CALL YOUR VET!
Good luck to you.
Be calm and she will be calm. let nature run it's course. If she starts to have trouble or starts bleeding too much or the puppies arent looking good call your local 24 hour vet.
make sure she's veryy warm and in a secluded place because they like to have their pups in seclusion. have the water near her and just make sure she is as comfy as possible..call the vet, tell the vet what u have done and than the vet will tell u anything else u need to know
congrats!
no just watch her n try to make her comfy she is having labor pains but b 4 warned she might take a couple of hours between pups so dont panick as long as she dont go over 3hrs she will b fine
Put her in a quiet room with just you and her in their, make sure she has a warm bed food and water, and just comfort her she will do it on her own, it can take up to 12 o 24 hrs for a dog to have all its putties but after 12 hrs it she hasnt had anymore i would take her to the vet or atleast contact the vet and let them know.
Stay calm, give her towel(s) or blanket(s) so she can lay down when/if she wants. If she lets you near her without stress (for her, not you) fine sit near her. If she gives you any sign she doesn't want you near her then move back and let her be.
Make sure she is removing the sac from each pup after it is birthed. A short time after the pup is born she will deliver the placenta. She will then chew off the umbellical cord and eat the placenta. This is disgusting, but necessary (I can never watch it so I go do something else when this occurs). The new momma needs all the nutritional value she can get from the placenta.
As each puppy arrives momma will get more tired, so she may take longer to clean up the pup and eat the placenta. give her the time to rest as long as the pup is breathing and the sac has been removed let her take care of the rest in her own time!
Good luck and keep us posted!
Jen
Make sure she has a soft warm place to have these pups. Ideally a whelping box, but at least some old blankets/towels/whatever you've got. If she is laying down having contractions/straining for more than an hour with no pup, call a vet. If four hours pass between pups (and you think there's more in there) call a vet. If she becomes pale, overly anxious, acts like she is in extreme pain in any way, call a vet. If a pup comes out backwards (tail first) don't worry, they usually come out fine. If a pup seems 'stuck' lube your finger with ky jelly or vaseline and VERY GENTLY slide your finger in to help her and VERY SLOWLY and GENTLY try to help ease the pup out in time with the mama's contractions. If you don't feel comfortable doing this or it doesn't work call a vet. (Luckily this rarely happens).
And if you don't want to go through all this again, be sure to have your dog spayed after the pups are weaned.
no you don't need to do anything, just keep an eye on her to make sure that she is fine. it is normal what she is doing. i breed golden retrievers and my female does the same thing. the only time you would need to call the vet is if she is having trouble delivering. i go through this very same thing when my female is prego. so don't worry about her just let her do it by herself. congrats on your new additions. it will be fun to have them around. my dog is due with next litter on nov 8th, and so far she has 7 pups and she might be carrying more than that i guess we will see. good luck
Answers:
Make sure each puppy is breathing properly - you might need to clear nose and mouth if the mom's not.
If she's too rough tearing the cords, you might want to cut and tie them to prevent her giving the puppies hernias.
Make sure she's nursing each puppy after it's born and cleaned up.
Count afterbirths to make sure she expels one for each puppy. If not, she'll have to go the vet later for a shot.
Don't let her eat more than one or two afterbirths or she'll get the runs.
Keep calm and just be with her!
1. get off PetQnA.com
2. go to a vet
just be there incase she needs help. Also, call your vet and let him know to be ready incase of an emergency.
Keep an eye on her, make sure she is getting them out of the sack, she should have one an average of every 45 min. Maybe rub them to start them breathing better.
No, not really. Instinct tells them what to do. It's too late for your vet to help now. Just let nature take its course.
I hope you have her in a whelping box with lots of warm layers of cloth (easier to clean up) Keep the temp 80 your dog knows what to do, leave her alone unless she needs help. Then call a vet and get off the computer!!
Just sit back and ENJOY! It is Beautiful experince. Totally pamper her from now on, she is about to have her hands full. Congrats!!
Make sure she opens the sac around each puppy, if she doesnt you will have to. Make sure their airways are clear. Of course shes making weird noises, its painful! Just try to keep her comfortable IF YOU ARE UNSURE PLEASE CALL YOUR VET!
Good luck to you.
Be calm and she will be calm. let nature run it's course. If she starts to have trouble or starts bleeding too much or the puppies arent looking good call your local 24 hour vet.
make sure she's veryy warm and in a secluded place because they like to have their pups in seclusion. have the water near her and just make sure she is as comfy as possible..call the vet, tell the vet what u have done and than the vet will tell u anything else u need to know
congrats!
no just watch her n try to make her comfy she is having labor pains but b 4 warned she might take a couple of hours between pups so dont panick as long as she dont go over 3hrs she will b fine
Put her in a quiet room with just you and her in their, make sure she has a warm bed food and water, and just comfort her she will do it on her own, it can take up to 12 o 24 hrs for a dog to have all its putties but after 12 hrs it she hasnt had anymore i would take her to the vet or atleast contact the vet and let them know.
Stay calm, give her towel(s) or blanket(s) so she can lay down when/if she wants. If she lets you near her without stress (for her, not you) fine sit near her. If she gives you any sign she doesn't want you near her then move back and let her be.
Make sure she is removing the sac from each pup after it is birthed. A short time after the pup is born she will deliver the placenta. She will then chew off the umbellical cord and eat the placenta. This is disgusting, but necessary (I can never watch it so I go do something else when this occurs). The new momma needs all the nutritional value she can get from the placenta.
As each puppy arrives momma will get more tired, so she may take longer to clean up the pup and eat the placenta. give her the time to rest as long as the pup is breathing and the sac has been removed let her take care of the rest in her own time!
Good luck and keep us posted!
Jen
Make sure she has a soft warm place to have these pups. Ideally a whelping box, but at least some old blankets/towels/whatever you've got. If she is laying down having contractions/straining for more than an hour with no pup, call a vet. If four hours pass between pups (and you think there's more in there) call a vet. If she becomes pale, overly anxious, acts like she is in extreme pain in any way, call a vet. If a pup comes out backwards (tail first) don't worry, they usually come out fine. If a pup seems 'stuck' lube your finger with ky jelly or vaseline and VERY GENTLY slide your finger in to help her and VERY SLOWLY and GENTLY try to help ease the pup out in time with the mama's contractions. If you don't feel comfortable doing this or it doesn't work call a vet. (Luckily this rarely happens).
And if you don't want to go through all this again, be sure to have your dog spayed after the pups are weaned.
no you don't need to do anything, just keep an eye on her to make sure that she is fine. it is normal what she is doing. i breed golden retrievers and my female does the same thing. the only time you would need to call the vet is if she is having trouble delivering. i go through this very same thing when my female is prego. so don't worry about her just let her do it by herself. congrats on your new additions. it will be fun to have them around. my dog is due with next litter on nov 8th, and so far she has 7 pups and she might be carrying more than that i guess we will see. good luck
my dog is having a white discharge from her genital?
i saw her tummy and she has like red spots with white on them, but then i noticed she was liking her genital alot, i notice she has like a white discharge i am worried.
Answers:
ewww, herpes
shes pregant.
I can only assume that unless she has been neutered she is up the duff !
I am not sure what is wrong with your dog but she should be seen by a vet. Any time you think your dog is ill you should take her to the vet they have the answers. Asking these kind of questions here is not getting her well.
Time to see the Vet ASAP.
My dog has the same thing from time to time, usually after a dream,. puberty?
Probably an infection. You will need to take her to the vet and have them do a culture.
Answers:
ewww, herpes
shes pregant.
I can only assume that unless she has been neutered she is up the duff !
I am not sure what is wrong with your dog but she should be seen by a vet. Any time you think your dog is ill you should take her to the vet they have the answers. Asking these kind of questions here is not getting her well.
Time to see the Vet ASAP.
My dog has the same thing from time to time, usually after a dream,. puberty?
Probably an infection. You will need to take her to the vet and have them do a culture.
My Dog is getting out alot and if he dosent stop he is going to be killed. Help?!?
Answers:
Out of house? or yard?
If it is the house, install a screen door, that opens the opposite side of the door frame..They are enexpensive..
In yard? Intall an electric fence..You can get the kit at all garden supplies..
Get a better fence, leash, or leash holder whatever u use.
there is a undergroud electric fence you could try that.
Train your dog with praise and reward. Making sure that your dog loves his home will make him return on his own until you figure out how to build a fence or buy a leash.
Try and keep him in the house in a crate.
or
Take him to doggie day care while you are out.
or
ask a family, friend or neighbor to care for him while you are out for day.
Good Luck!
Try being more of a companion to the dog by playing 'fetch' and giving the dog treats. He'll come to you more often and look to you for some excitement.
Also, give him treats whenever he appears to be anxious about anything, In time, and as dogs get older, they appreciate their master.
Is he neutered? What is he attraction to the great outdoors?!?
This may sound strange but it has worked for us but we have a small-medium size dog that stays inside. Get a cinder block %26 tie a leash to it then put the dog on the leash of course get a long leash.so the dog can move around %26 we put a pillow or dog mat down for ours. She was always escaping. By the way this is not cruel I have ask. It is if you do not let them off to get food %26 water though, Our dog also had a habit of doing business in the house in places she thought we didn't look, I should mention we were living in an apt. now a house %26 she is put outside during the day when it is pretty. She loves it
I had this problem too, but I put my dog in a fence, that was in a fence two fences. But in your case
HERE ARE SOME IDEAS HUNNY
*get him neutered, stop his attracktion to females thats the basic problem with male dogs.
*get rid of a doggy door
*get a cage for your dog
*tie him up on a long/strong rope or cord outside to get exercise, (it will make him less jumpy and ready to run away.)
*Tire him out so he won't want to run away.
*train him to stay in the yard.
I WISH I COULD HELP U MORE
talk to you later cuttie.
p.s. I'm a single, popular, white girl :)
love u
Training, training, training. Sounds like you need to persue positive training with your dog. If your dog is getting out of the yard, you either need to set up a proper fence (of fix the possible escape holes) or at least use a doggie tie out. If he's getting out of the home, you can work on training him to "wait" at the door. It takes time, persistence and paitience to train for this and a treat reward (soft treats are the best choice, cuz they simply like them better) to teach him not to dart the minute the door is opened. Put him on a leash, at the door, instruct wait and open. When he attempts to run, reposition him to the proper spot. When he finally does wait as you instruct, then praise and reward him for doing the right thing. Eventually you will add "okay" as the release word to let him know when it's okay to go. Do this enough times and eventually, he'll get it. Always reward for doing the right thing and never physically discipline for not getting it right. It only makes them scared and less likely to do as you ask.
Give him more personal activity when you get home or before you leave for the day. take him for a walk 30 to 40 minutes let him do his business.. and you get exercise too. dogs get bored waiting for their (pack leader) to give them the daily activity they need. The trick is to be consistent with his activities.
first of all i have three mini dach they are inside dogs.I do let them out 3 to 6 times a day to do their buisness you know #1 and # 3 i have to keep them in check but that is way i do it.
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