physics.nerd89 asked:


Allie, our four-year-old beagle, suffers from very strong seasonal allergies. She is taking a medication that helps dull the itchiness and other symptoms, but the side-effects are cruel. She has not only an increased appetite, but a slowed metabolism as well. On top of this, she is always sleeping! While we have another dog (a perfectly healthy lab), Allie does not get nearly enough exercise during her day. She has always enjoyed lazing around, but it has really caused a big problem now — she has difficulty getting onto her feet, waddles when she moves, and can’t really climb anything without great effort.

Are we too late? We realize that we could have done a lot more, but now we fear that there are very little options for us, and time is running out. While we have restricted her diet (with care), we do not believe that this will be enough.

How can we help motivate our Allie to exercise more?
A few responses:

Treadmill idea is interesting!
Yes, we realize that beagles have a tendency to be overweight and overeat — I’ve looked up a few websites on this.
She is indeed on steroids — are shots considerably more expensive or something?
As for toys, Allie is not a playful dog. She’s always happy, but definitely not a playful pup. She doesn’t like playing with our dog Jackie because I think she’s a little afraid of Jackie’s aggressiveness (which is honestly very mild — Jackie’s just the playful sort!). So, no toys.
The horrible part about walking our dear beagle — she hates it. We tried a lot over the summer to walk her (probably every day for a month), but after a few steps, she just suddenly stops and sits down! It’s going to take a lot of effort to get her to take a half-an-hour walk, but maybe we can pull it off. I’ll look into the idea.
As for the hambone idea, we tried that with bread, her favorite food (unsuccessful). And no need for a bike! She’s too slow!
Her allergies are so severe that her prednisone being decreased would probably not be a good decision at all. She gets incredibly itchy, and often forms scabs on her head from scratching it almost viciously with her claws. No, I wish we could lower the dosage, but I think this would make her suffer even more.
Allie also happens to be a girl, for those who hadn’t figured that out already. =P

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The_Cruxshadows asked:


Does anyone know who are good breeders of Chihuahuas in southern california or near there? I’m looking for good ones, not ones that have Teacups, which are false.

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Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


While many of us have heard of large dogs needing to be rescued we may not realize that this fact holds true for puppies as well. The different breeds of puppies may look adorable to us when we first see them but some owners abandon these little cuties once the novelty of having a pet wears off. This is where puppy rescue steps in.

Here the various breeds of puppies are found from the various places that they have been left in. These places can be large cardboard boxes, garbage bags, puppies left on the sides of the roads, in puppy mills and other types of places. Once the puppy rescue centers are informed about the different types of puppies who need a place to stay, they move into action.

The puppy is found and carefully brought into the rescue center. At the rescue center while the puppy’s trust is being gained the center’s vet will examine the puppy. All of the wounds that are found on the puppies will be treated and any parasites that are on the puppies’ body or inside of the puppy will be destroyed with the medication that is given by the vet.

Once this medical examination has been completed the puppy rescue team will see that the puppy is carefully washed and cleaned so that the puppy is not frightened or hurt. When the grooming process is finished the puppy will be placed in a cozy kennel. This is where the puppy will live until the puppy rescue centers find good families to place these puppies with.

Before the puppy rescue will allow potential owners to take their pets’ home these owners will need to fill out forms stating that they are willing to give these puppies a loving home and the care that is required. To make sure that there is no problems for the puppies or their potential owners the puppy rescue will have a trial period where the puppy is taken home by the adoptee parent.

Once the adoption is considered to be a success, the adoption papers are filled out and the puppy is taken to its new home. With a family who is willing to care for these puppies the puppy rescue can be sure that this puppy will have a good life.

Puppy rescue centers have been developed to make sure that puppies have a safe and loving environment. The work that puppy rescue teams perform saves many puppies from being euthanized. The next time that you are looking to adopt a puppy you should see the different puppies that are available from your local puppy rescue facility.

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Anna Hart asked:


It is a puppy that has bonded with his “pack” and fits in well. It has been socialized – but how do you socialize a black Labrador puppy?

Socializing the Black Labrador Puppy

All dogs are social creatures, but few are as social as a black Labrador puppy. A black Labrador puppy loves attention, and wants to get it from everyone and everything. A black Labrador puppy does not want to share, however, and must learn that every member of the “pack” shares. He must learn how to respond to both human and animal members of his new pack.

Understanding black Labrador puppies involves 7 simple steps that help puppies become well-rounded.

1. Puppy Pats

Your black Labrador puppy needs to be patted, touched, and caressed. Most people do this instinctively from the time they get the puppy. Children, especially, touch the puppy in every possible place they can. The more children there are, the more puppy pats your black Labrador puppy will receive. Even if yours is a gun dog, and children are not playing with it, it still needs puppy pats. Let it feel your hand on its ears, its nose, and its paw pads. Get your black Labrador puppy accustomed to being touched and patted. It will help him fit into his new life. While you’re at it, teach children how to treat the puppy.

2. Puppy Playtime

It is important that you and your black Labrador puppy have several playtimes each day. If possible, give him at least one in the morning and one in the evening, as this will establish a pattern for future exercise times. Teach your black Labrador puppy that you are his friend. Play fetch. Take a toy away, teaching the importance of sharing. Do not let him take it back in an aggressive manner. Hide a toy and let him hunt it.

3. Puppy Rolling Game

Every black Labrador puppy needs to be involved in frequent bouts of the puppy rolling game. This game shows the puppy that his position in your pack is one of submission. When playing with your black Labrador puppy, roll him on his side now and then. Hold him there as you silently count to 10. When you reach 10, remove your hand and let the puppy get up. If he struggles while you’re holding him, do not let go. You must not let your black Labrador puppy overpower you, or he will believe he is the pack’s dominant member.

4. Share-a-Puppy

A big part of understanding black Labrador puppies is recognizing that they need a wide circle of acquaintances. When you get your pup, note his age in a notebook. Subtract it from 24 weeks. If your puppy is 8 weeks old, you would subtract 24 – 8 = 16. In those weeks (whatever number you wrote), you need to share your puppy with at least 100 new people. If you wrote 16 weeks, set a goal of having your puppy meet 6-7 new people each week. Keep track so you know it is happening. Simply have strangers hold your black Labrador puppy, and touch it. Hand it back and forth carefully so it does not fall.

5. Share-a-Meal

A black Labrador puppy can quickly learn to be protective of his food dish. If left to natural instincts, he may become hostile when others come near his bowl. To avoid this, share a meal by sitting or standing close to the bowl when the pup is eating. Have other family members do the same. Teach your black Labrador puppy that his food is safe even when someone is very near.

6. Puppy Home School

From the time you get your black Labrador puppy, teach him every day. He is old enough to learn basic commands such as come; down; drop it; leave it; and sit. Avoid yelling at the puppy or punishing it. There are good Labrador training courses available on the Internet. Order one and use it faithfully.

7. Puppy Support Group

Please understand that a black Labrador puppy needs the constant support of everyone in his home. Life is full of exciting things, as well as frightening things. When a garbage truck comes banging down the street, he will tuck his little tail between his legs and run for cover. What do you do. You – and everyone else present – act as though nothing happened. Your black Labrador puppy will notice that he is the only one running. He will soon decide that, if no one else is afraid, the sound of garbage trucks is not important.

Understanding black Labrador puppies is an ongoing process, but these 7 steps will give you a good start.

By: Anna Hart

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ushyschick asked:


I own a humongo dog and she has had like only one or two fleas/ticks… but now she has an extensive amount of fleas/ticks how many fleas/ticks are too many or unhealthy…
okay so wat do u suggest for this problem and um also i’d like to add dat i have alot of dogs and none of them have this problem…. wood it have to do anything wit the food… and also the HUGE grassy are where the dog’s house is put… wat oos i use to rid of the ticks/fleas in da grass?

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futureshorts asked:

Dog Years
Dir: Richard Penfold & Samuel Hearn

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Awards
Audience Award – 1st International Dog Film Festival, USA 2005
Jury Award – 1st International Dog Film Festival, USA 2005
Audience Award – The Blue Room, Edinburgh 2005
Audience Award – Halloween / Commonwealth, Manchester 2005
ITV WEST Award for ‘Outstanding Talent’ – Brief Encounters 2004
UK Film Council Audience Award – Brief Encounters 2004

Festivals – Over 50 Including
1st New Montreal Film Fest
Super Shorts Film Festival
Hype Fest
Rushes Film Festival
Brisbane Film Festival
Los Angeles Film Festival
7inch Cinema
Aspen Shortsfest
34th International Rotterdam Film Festival
9th Kinofilm International Short Film Festival
1st Annual International Dog Film Festival
Portland International Film Festival
Brief Encounters International Film Festival
The Joy Of 8mm

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estrella m. asked:


I am looking for ways that I can get rid of my pets’ fleas and ticks. With the heavy rain that we have had in TX the fleas and ticks seem to be out if force. They have since infested my outside dog. He is perfectly happy staying outside so he refuses to come in. My daughter and I noticed the other day that ticks have attacked him. He’s rather large and sometimes rowdy so he doesn’t like to stay still long enough for me to take them off. Since I have to bath him outside I need something that I can put together from house hold ingredients and/or that won’t make my dog or his area sick. I have the same problem, minus the ticks, with my indoor cats. Any help would be really appreciated.

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