Archive for September, 2011

Puppy Vaccinations, Is a lump normal?

My 7 puppies just had their first vaccinations at 8 weeks. A breeder bought the shots and squeezed their neck and injected the 8 in 1. No rabies shot yet. Why is there a lump on every dog? Is this painful to my puppies?




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What are the Feline Leukemia Symptoms in Kittens?

I want to know if what are the obvious feline leukemia symptoms. We have 3 kittens at home and I want to take care of them properly.




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How can a neutered cat still get an erection?

My male cat (just recently adopted from shelter) is neutered but humping a toy and getting an erection (or as my 6-year-old described it: "Look, he has a big red ninny!") Anyway, how is it that a castrated male can still get it up? I was always told no balls, no erection. Just like the eunuchs in "History of the World Part I". Anyone?
(And please don’t compare it to a man, because most men have vasectomies… NOT the same as castration.)




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I have four cats, one has a sensitive stomach (throwing up anything that is not the vet brand sensitive stomach formula) and one that has stress issues that causes him to stop using the litter box and is on Urinary SO to help fight the accumulation of crystals. It gets expensive to have to buy two different cat foods and I wanted to know if there was one food out there that would cover both issues.




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What is the average cost for getting a dog neutered?

I have a male chihuahua that ways no more than 25lbs. Im taking it Friday to get it neutered and shots. About how much should I expect this to cost?




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Dog Training….?

Any tips on dog training? I’m trying to re-train my dog, it’s working really well so far. The only issue I have is that she is way obsessed with her treats. I had them sitting on the ground, but she was so obsessed with them that I had to put them in a cup. I’m not sure what to do. Also, what tricks should should I teach her– I have sit, lay, we’re working on roll over, and heel. She can also do come and stay.




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How can i get rid of ringworm without going to the dr?

My 2yr old has ringworm for the first time…anyone know of any home remedies to get rid of it? I cant take her to the dr right now. So i need a home remedy!!! PLEASE HELP!




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What are some reliable micro pig breeders?

I Don’t want comments saying they aren’t real because they are. I just want some websites of breeders that are reliable. I don’t want some breeder who will sell me a piglet and it will grow to 200 lbs. Please, just any, besides the royal dandie website. I don’t want to spend ,000 on a pig
AKA teacup pigs
Micro pigs
pygmy pigs
mini pigs
etc.




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what's the name of the pet meds on line.?




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Dog Insurance?!?!?!?!?!?

Planning on getting my first dog and had some questions. First my parents are saying that the dogs insurance is going to cost alot and wonder how much it really costs and what it covers. Whats the best dog insurance?




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I do some informal boarding in my home and, perhaps surprising, over the years have never had a person not pay or pick up their dog.

Well its happening now.

Here’s the situation — dog was dropped off for approximately three week duration. Since it was a new person, I required one week fee in advance. We filled out the contracts to agree to payment, waiver, and vet care release. All signed. Then the guy disappears. I send updates, but never hear from him. I call, never get a call back. Finally after 5 weeks I get him on the phone and he says he’ll stop by at a given time. No show, no call. This happens two more times.

Called the police, they say the dog is now my property (I asked specifically if there were any procedures to go through and they said no), to dispose of the dog, and take the matter of the fee owed to civil court.

To make matters more complex, unknown to me until a few days ago, it turns out he leased this dog for breeding (that does make him the legal owner for a period of time), lied to the person and said she didn’t have puppies (she did, he told me she did and it was obvious she had nursed a litter), and then dumped her with me. I will "dispose" of her by returning her to her rightful owner, but I’m still not getting paid what is owed to me in boarding. And I will testify that he stated she had puppies for that person’s lawsuit against him. So the dog is physically in no danger, but I am still out the fee.

Anyone have this experience? What did you do and how did you do it?




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I have a cat I found on my job about 8 months ago. I paid for him to be neutered and declawed also for his shots he was a house cat. One day he became very sick. I took him to the vet rather than to see him die at home I wanted to get the help he needed. The Vet said he had renal failure and he needed anti biotics and a I.V. I thought he would be fine. He indeed came out to be okay but the bill was 0. I don’t have that kind of money. I found the cat when hes was 6 weeks old. I nursed him to health and he had a heart condition according to the Vet. I explained to them I could not afford such a high vet bill. I asked if I could make payments, they said yes but I would have to pay a day until I get him out. I don’t know who to turn to for help. My 4 children miss the cat his name is Jazz. Please send me some info on how to get financial help with my cats bill so I can get him home.




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Can i take my sick dog a bath with alcohol?

My dog is sick and she smells bad should I take her a regular bath or can I put alcohol in the water? Green alcohol not the clear one??




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I felt a lump on my cat?

I was petting one of my cats, who is about a years old, and as I was petting her I felt a small lump on her right side. I know this could be a tumor, but she recently got her vaccinations and I’m wondering if it could be a scar, or swelling from her shots. Please help.




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Does anyone feed their dog organic food?

I’m trying to switch to organic food for my year and a half old Lab. Does anyone feed their dog organic food? If so, what to feed it? And what is a major no-no to feed your dog?

I’ve been feeding her eggs, some pasta, sometimes chicken, and bread mixed in with her normal food. She seems to like everything I give her except for fruits and veggies. lol. I have been careful with what I feed her, but I feel I need more info.
I DO NOT want to feed my dog "dog food’ anymore I’m trying to slowly switch to REAL food. Besides I can’t afford that fancy pet food anyway. Plus I think it would be fun to make my dog’s food. Someone said no pasta. What about just plan stuff? It’s interesting ’cause in our store they sell big bags of pasta mixed with dog food.




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