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Animal Care and Behavior
Cheryl Alderson
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- I have a 1 year old shih tzu that I love dearly. One problem.. he like to eat his poo.I have tried everything that I know! Please help!
- Chalries Mom
from San jose, Ca
Please consult this page: http://www.hssv.org/BEHAVIOR/dog_stool.htmPlease consult this page: http://www.hssv.org/BEHAVIOR/dog_stool.htm
- I have a Pomeranain that is fixing to be 1yr. old. We trained him to pee on a pad in the house. Now I want him to go outside b/c I'm tired of the smell and I'm pregnant. I don't want a snack bar on the floor for my kid if you get my drift. We have tried training him to go outside, but he want do it. The only time we can get him to go is when we get home and let him out his cage. Do you have any ideas on how to get him to retrain outside?
- Beth
from Denham Springs, La.
Put the dog's pee pads outside and take him there on leash just like he was a young puppy. Then stick to strict supervision and confinement fo » morePut the dog's pee pads outside and take him there on leash just like he was a young puppy. Then stick to strict supervision and confinement for the next 10 to 12 weeks to retrain. http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/crate_training.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/tie_down.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/housetraining.pdf « less
- Where do we report breeders that are selling unhealthy dogs and are very shady?
- Anonymous
Contact your local animal control as well as your business bureau for your city.Contact your local animal control as well as your business bureau for your city.
- We've had a problem with a neighbor's dog, and we're at our wits end.
He lets his dog out almost every day, and the first place the dog heads for is our yard, where he urinates on our bushes. We're afraid that he's going to kill them.
We've told him to keep his dog on a leash or put him in his own backyard, but he won't.
I've tried dog and cat repellant,(can't find at my local hardware anymore), moth balls, vinegar.
What I'm looking for is something that would repel the dog even when it rains/snows.
We tried putting fencing up, but the dog just urinates right through the fence onto the bushes anyway.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
- shy_gurl
from Detroit, Michigan
Try a scarecrow: http://www.safepetproducts.com/pilot.asp?pg=scarecrow_main&GCID=S16049x007&KEYWORD=water+scarecrow&OVRAW=scarecrow%20wat » moreTry a scarecrow: http://www.safepetproducts.com/pilot.asp?pg=scarecrow_main&GCID=S16049x007&KEYWORD=water+scarecrow&OVRAW=scarecrow%20water&OVKEY=water%20scarecrow&OVMTC=standard Also try video taping the neighbor and his dog in the act as well and follow up with a talk to animal control in your city. « less
- My miniature pinchure had an accident while on a choke collar. We aren't sure exactly what happened. I found him tangled, gasping for breath, blood on his mouth, and unable to use his back legs. He was touch and go for a while, I cooled him with wet towels, got him to drink some water, and he seemed to perk up a bit. He still can't use his back legs, has wheezing in his lungs, and cannot control his bowel movements. I believe he is having spasms in his bowel. He had a back injury already which may be aggravated. He is drinking small amounts of water and seems to hear fine. He just isn't doing well at all and not sure if it is because he needs a little recovery time or if he has serious injuries beyond my ability to help. I cannot take him to the vet so any advice would be greatly apreciated. I have had this dog since 1998 and I love it with all my heart. I understand that any advice I take is my responsibility. Please help me.
- Mik
from Bacliff, Texas
Injuries from choke collars can be extremely serious and your dog's condition is very unlikely to improve without immediate veterinary care. » moreInjuries from choke collars can be extremely serious and your dog's condition is very unlikely to improve without immediate veterinary care. Your dog is in grave danger and must be taken to a veterinarian. There is likely nothing that you can do on your own to improve his condition. If financial considerations are keeping you from taking it to the vet, you should contact your local humane society and ask about low cost options. They may also be able to direct you to an animal assistance league that can cover veterinary costs if an owner is unable to pay. « less
- I have a 6 months male birman cat, and has been desexed 2 weeks ago,i brought him 5 weeks ago and he has always been a scared cat, he slowly gaining our trust and he come and sit on my lap all the time, infact i cannot get rid of him sometime's,but if i was to walk up to him, most of the time he run's away and hide and will come out in his own time, i went into hospital for 2 days and when i came out he was even more scared of my husband, if he is on my lap and my hubands come and sit down on his chair he then run's of very scared..my husband has never harm my cat, and now he is starting to spray on my humbands clothes can you please help me???
- lee
from riverland
Your husband can feed very special treats (cut up chicken, fish, baby food, etc.). Do NOT force the cat to sit in his lap or come close. Do talk to yo » moreYour husband can feed very special treats (cut up chicken, fish, baby food, etc.). Do NOT force the cat to sit in his lap or come close. Do talk to your vet abou the spraying...it can have a medical reason. http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/cat_spray.pdf « less
- I have a male cat that is almost 4 years old. He has been peeing in my entry way so much the floors are starting to buckel. He also has other spots in my house where he likes to pee. My vet gave me Amitriptyline 10 mg, and he acts like a zombie when he gets them.What can I do to get him to stop?
- Melody
from Van Buren
Please consult our litter box problem page at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/litterbox_probs.pdfPlease consult our litter box problem page at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/litterbox_probs.pdf
- My husband and I are in a debate on whether or not to have our 10 month old male yellow lab neutured or not; this pup is very docile, laid back happy fellow. Why should we neuture him?
- Dallas
from Toronto, Ontario
Neutering your dog, even though he is well behaved, is the wise and responsible thing to do. Not only does neutering reduce your dog's risk o » moreNeutering your dog, even though he is well behaved, is the wise and responsible thing to do. Not only does neutering reduce your dog's risk of several diseases, it also ensures that more unwanted puppies are not born. If left unneutered, your dog may also become more aggressive when in the presence of a female dog in heat or may try to actively seek out females. This may lead to more undesirable behavior in the future. « less
- I have a 7 month old cat that is not use to anyone. His previous owner lived by himself and have 3 other cats. I have children how can I get him adjusted to our living enviorment? When we try touching him he will take off runing! I have had him for 1 week. I am worried because he has not eaten a full meal yet but he is drinking plenty of water! Please help me!!!!
- help
from englewood, ohio
We recommend hand feeding the cat his meals. At first at a distance, don't try to touch but toss the food to him and then over time gradully t » moreWe recommend hand feeding the cat his meals. At first at a distance, don't try to touch but toss the food to him and then over time gradully toss the food closer to you. Do NOT force him to come close to you but use the food to gradually shape him to come closer. Do check with your vet about neutering (if he is not already) as well a vaccinations. The cat would do better being kept in a smaller portion of the house to monitor him closely. Prepare a cat room with all the needed items and spend time just reading or hanging out in the room with no pressure to approach you. Again use the food and some play (such as a feather on a string) to encourage the pet to interact with you. « less
- I have a male Pomeranian dog 18 months & is 6 lbs not neutered yet but will be next month, we have six stairs leading down from the living room to the front door & have trained him to stay at the top of the stairs from his puppy days, lately if someone comes in the front door or the bell rings he goes down a few stairs or all of them right to the door, plus he darted out of the front door and took off this morning running wildly up the road and I had to chase him,when I found him I opened the pass. door and asked him if he wanted to "go bye bye" and he jumped right in the car. Any suggestions?? I was wondering if keeping a squirt bottle with water at the front door & squirting him with it if he was there at the door might help deter him back up the stairs? he's had a dog playmate for 3 months recently moved out some weeks back. Please help.
- Wehop
from Castro Valley CA
We suggest teaching a formal sit/stay at the top of the stairs using food treats as rewards (you can toss them up to the pet on the stairs). The dog s » moreWe suggest teaching a formal sit/stay at the top of the stairs using food treats as rewards (you can toss them up to the pet on the stairs). The dog should be taught a formal recall using treats as rewards. Never call the pet and then punish in any way. If you don't know how to train these behaviors using positives only. Then I suggest you contact a local humane trainer to assist you. http://www.hssv.org/BEHAVIOR/train_nation.htm « less
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