Am I odd about my dog?

I have an elder St. Bernard with arthritis. His hair is turning grey and it takes him longer to eat his meals than it used to be. When my precious boy goes to heaven, I want to have him cremated and put him in a spot he loves (kind of like scattering peoples ashes in the ocean or in the mountains). My husband thinks its weird and would rather just dig a hole. He is my first dog and my precious boy and I think he should get the same respect as a human would. Is this weird?

Am I odd about my dog?

People who really love there animals do tend to think of them as there children. We have to protect them, love them, teach them, feed them, bath them and the list goes on so why no think of them as our babies. I would do for my pets just as I would my children. I do not think you are weird at all. Your husband probably just is not connected the same way. Some men just don閳ユ獩 show emotion that much. A st. Bernard huh? That is one big whole. And a lot of work for the man. He loves you and will want to do what ever it is needed for you to get through your time of morning.

Am I odd about my dog?

it is deff. not weird. last year my dog died and it was so heartbreaking cause we werent even home. we had him cremated and is sitting ontop of our fireplace. its not weird to cremate your animal, its normal.

goodluck with your dog.

Am I odd about my dog?

It may be weird but lots of people do it. Check with your vet, s/he will know who to call to make the arrangements. Sounds like your baby is in good hands; until his time comes, enjoy him while you can.

(And does your dear husband realize just how BIG a hole will be needed to bury a Saint Bernard? Tell him the cremation will be a lot easier on his back.)

Am I odd about my dog?

HUMANS GET BURRIED IN HOLES TOO THAT IS RESPECTFUL.ALL MY PETS ARE BURRIED ON OUR PROPERTY AND I FEEL THEY ARE STILL IN THE FAMILY.

Am I odd about my dog?

You should do whatever eases your pain. It's a very personal decision, just like dealing with the death of a human family member. Some people prefer a burial, but I like the idea of your best friend's ashes being free to float on the wind in a place where he was happy. Your husband should respect whatever decision you make. Remind him that you will probably be deciding where HE will be buried someday - if he's cruel and insensitive HIS ashes might wind up at the county dump!

Am I odd about my dog?

I think cremation is a wonderful idea! We have pet graves scattered around my parent's property, but most of them were wild barn cats and the like! For a beloved first pet like your dog, keeping him close in a place he loved is a perfect ending to his happy life with you. I hope your dog meets his final days with peace and dignity.

Am I odd about my dog?

Not at all weird.

Am I odd about my dog?

It isn't weird at all. Some people care about their animals like they do their children. I have an 8 year old Yorkshire Terrier that I've had since she was 4 weeks old. She's my baby and I will be lost when she eventually dies.

Do what makes you feel good. It will be easier for you to deal with his passing when it happens.

Dog breath after advantage application?

I have a new puppy, he is 3 months old. Hes had his shots and such a week ago and I have started him on the Advantage, has anyone else noticed bad breath after application? It is a funny formaldahyde hair salonish smell, I am sorry for the poor description but thats just the bet way I can describe it. I have brushed his teeth and such to no avail so far. I think it has something to do with the Advantage though as that is the ONLY thing we have done differently, and it started about an hour or 2 after we applied it! Has anyone else had this experience???

Dog breath after advantage application?

yes i have a Pomeranian dog and i had the same experience

Dog breath after advantage application?

make sure the puppy cant get to the area where you applied the advantage

Dog breath after advantage application?

I use the same product and I have never noticed the smell you describe. Then again, I do not make it a habit to smell my dogs breath.

Dog breath after advantage application?

Wow, that's an intense reaction to the Advantage! Well - doggie skin absorbs medicines quickly (which is why Advantage works) and so I guess it's "normal" for this to happen. But, yuck.

There's info about natural flea and tick control on the Web, which I'm switching over to. It's basically a combination of brewers' yeast in their food, plys herbal tinctures in their water. A Google search should give you more info.

Dog breath after advantage application?

Maybe because the puppy is chewing or licking at the Advantage. I use Advantage, too, but I've never noticed that before. And that comment about making sure the pup can't get to it when you put it on them. No. You HAVE to put it in between the shoulder blades and the base of the tail as this is where the fleas go. I understand the most popular place they go is the belly area but they love the base of the tail. I am a dog groomer at Petsmart and we have a Vet hospital in the store and sometimes people come in with their flea drops asking us to apply it for them. Just watch the pup for a bit after you apply it so he doesn't CONSTANTLY lick at the area. Mine licks at the area a little bit but that's because I just applied it. Also, dogs are suppose to have their teeth brushed like we do. I know its a pain in the butt to do this everyday but it will ensure a long life of happy teeth and happy breath. FYI: They LOVE the peanut flavored toothpaste you can get your pet store.

How do I get my dog to well-behave while being groomed?

My dog is 15 years old, she is very well-behaved, except when it comes to grooming, the older she gets the worst she is! as soon as you want to clean her eyes, cut a hair or simply brush her, it's a real challenge! even for the professional groomers!!!

How do I get my dog to well-behave while being groomed?

I AM a PROf. GROOMER... WHat i would recomend would find a VET with a groomer,, That way the dog can get a mild sedation under supervision of a vet. Dont hold the dog down,., Its can be too Tramatic! Dont try it yourself,but Under sedation there wont be any Accidents ( the dog moves when your trying to scissor the face,, you poke the eye) (hasnt happened to me ) ITS THE SAFEST WAY!!!

How do I get my dog to well-behave while being groomed?

They do have sedatives that will calm them. My boss uses them for her dog because he's afraid of thunderstorms. It's not harmful to the animal.

How do I get my dog to well-behave while being groomed?

If the dog is small enough you might still need 2 people to hold her down. It sounds harsh but the more scared they are the more the cooperate. I have a Chihua and once a week we do the "works". Bath first, then cut nails, brush, and medicines... she is so worn down from all of it she usually doesnt fight back to much, compared to if you just try and grab her out of nowhere and cut her nails.

How do I get my dog to well-behave while being groomed?

I find my dogs behavior is directly related to how much I stroke his undercarriage while trying to groom him. The slower I stroke, the more relaxed and well mannered he is. If I go at it like a madman, Poochie won't hold still to save his life. You just tell the professional groomers to churn poochies butter at a slow to medium pace and he'll behave just fine for you. If you need any more help, feel free to pm me.

How do I get my dog to well-behave while being groomed?

The MORE scared the WORSE the dogs act...I may be only 13 but I have a Saturday job where I help groom dogs with a pro. groomer. Usually you just ahve to disaplin the dog. tell her bad. It may be hard because the dog is 15 but it might work. Also grooming her yourself also helps get her used to it.

Dog allergies???

i have a shar- pei, he loses his hair and his body gets stinky during the fall. does anybody have any suggestions?

Dog allergies???

Shar-pei's tend to have bad skin problems. It could be caused from an allergy but you should definately get him seen by a vet.

Dog allergies???

If he looses his hair, i would be using a sunscreen on him, this will proctect and moisturise his skin, and also make him smell good. You can get them from you vet. or try the toddler version.

Dog allergies???

Keep his skin clean. Use a good medicated dog shampoo. Get a hydracortisone spray for the itchy spots. Feed him more fats like omega 3 capsules. If he doesnt improve, a vet might be of more help.

Dog allergies???

there are many problems related to Shar-Pei skin and he really should be seen.

Weird things on my dog...?

So, i was brushing her teeth...shes 6 months, and i noticed that there are hairs growing insider her mouth from her gums...basically it looks like her teeth are getting hair...not much, but i can see it...is it bad?normal?

Weird things on my dog...?

this is normal. cause dogs lick their fur it doesn't do any harm to her.

Weird things on my dog...?

she could have plaque on her teeth?? take her to the vet!

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

This just started

Is she eating too much??????

She is an active 42 pound German Short Hair

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

Does she bolt her food? (eat it in an instant) ---My dog does that and gets sick. I bought him this food dispenser that he has to roll around and it only lets a few kibbles out at a time so he has to eat slowly. Might work. The quality in this case shouldn't be the issue but maybe your dog just doesn't sit well with this food. My dog breaks out from his allergies in Nutro lamb and rice but is fine with purina one... go figure

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

Is she eating right after she's been running around? any chance of anything being stuck in her throat/stomach/etc?

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

If you have recently switched dog foods that could be to blame. My dog will throw up sometimes if he eats the grass outside, so beware of that too. If it happens for more than 2 days, she might be sick and you need to take her to the vet.

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

The answers you've already received are good ... however Germans are renowned for having icky tummies and so it could be either quantity or quality ... of course they will eat just about anything you give them, so you must be responsible for the amount and quality of the food .... try a little less food and perhaps biscuit supplements ....

Might be worth check with the vet too .....

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

No, sorry, Nutro Max is not a good quality food... It's not the worst food out there, but I wouldn't rank it in my top 10..

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_... as you'll see Nutro Max is not a high quality food. It contains way too much grain including corn, which is very hard to digest. I would suggest checking out this site and finding a better quality food and then making the changeover gradually to avoid stomach upset.

Dog thows up food. feeding Nutro max a quality food?

.if you have recently switched dog food make sure she is not allergic to anything in it!

.and switch her on a healthier choice like solid gold,merrick or wellnes and innova evo.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

Okay, it would appear that my dog has a chip taken out of her shoulder. She has an appointment in three hours. When I asked what I could do for her they simply told me to keep her quiet (which has proved nearly impossible, she tries throwing erself around), and otherwise were total jerks. I realize they may have been busy, but I explained my situation, she whines if I shake her paw, and it's just terrible. "Do you have an extensive knowledge of canine shoulders?" the woman sneered when I explained my predicament, I was about to tear my hair out. Do you have any advice?

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

Rachel R, are you kidding me? Are you a veterinarian? Obviously not, or you would know that what you just posted is illegal (prescribing medication without a license, practicing veterinary medicine without a license, etc) and is a class C Felony in my state.

And you absolutely nothing about anatomy and joints.

First of all, you can have chips in joints. Cartilage chips that need to be removed. They are called fragmented cornoid processes, osteochondritis desicans, and united anconeal processes. I'm guessing your dog may have OCD of the shoulder, or possibly a fracture of the humerus. Or we may be on the wrong joint altogether and it may have a condylar fracture of the elbow. Do what the vet said, keep your dog quiet, don't let her run around. Put her in a crate or small room until seeing the vet. And for God's sake stop moving it's leg around! If it hurts - don't do it!!

Now, for the Merck Manual and common sense lady Rachel R posted about giving non-steroidals - DO NOT GIVE YOUR DOG ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Aspirin will increase clotting times in your dog making it bleed more in surgery. Second, it can cause your dog to get an ulcer!!

Ibuprofen and Acetometephin both are toxic to the liver, can cause stomach ulcers and should be avoided!!!

Jesus, what is this person thinking!!!!

You veterinarian will prescribe appropriate pain medications for you dog (that won't kill it!!), and let you know if surgery is needed. In the mean time, put down the bottle of aspirin (or take some yourself), and relax until your appointment. Good luck with your dog.

And for anyone else reading this - It is completely irresponsible, negligent, unprofessional, malpractice and unethical to recommend any medications to a person you don't even know, let alone their pets!!!! I am shocked and appalled that anyone person would be so arrogant as to do so. You endangered this pets life by doing so!

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

Call a different vet. I'm not being flip, I'd call another vet.

Try sitting on the floor with your dog. If you can get her to lay down, just stroke her ears and talk in a low soothing voice. It may calm her down.

I hope this helps.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

Just do as they say and keep calm yourself. You'll make her worse if you're upset. It doesn't sound as if she has a life threatening illness or injury so she's not a priority. (obviously she is to you!)

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

take ur pup in early and maybe they'll see u early. there's no way to calm the dog down if she's in great pain. Just take her on in early

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

i can't imagine a vet being so insensitive! your dog is injured and you are obviously worried, and they were rude?! it sounds like she needs to get in there for her appointment, so i wouldn't cancel it, but if they don't treat you 1000 times better to make up for being jerks, i would switch vets! and make sure you tell them exactly WHY you are switching before you walk out with your pup and your money!

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

You can call another vet, but by now, you should probably just take her to the nearest emergency vet clinic.

And, you need a new vet.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

I'm sorry, call another vet who will be more understanding. Then after your dog is fine, call the Better Business Bearua (spelling and spell check could not find it) and give that vet a bad record.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

Confining her might be a god idea. Is she crate-trained? If there's anyway you can get her to lie down for the next three hours, this would be best. If she doesn't have a crate, try blocking her off in a certain room with her bed in it and some water. You might even try holding her on a leash (but only if she stays on the leash without pulling, this might make it worse) and give her small treats. Stay with her and supervise her to see if it gets any worse. I would imagine that she should calm down sometime soon.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

u need to find an emergency vet clinic. take her there right away this sounds like it cant wait. u should have taken her there right away. but find somewhere else to take her cuz it sounds like ur current vet is terrible. hope your baby feels better

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

Call your local Humane Society and tell them what the other vet said. That vet should be chastised for the callous way in which you were treated. Get a different vet. In my town the Humane Society will recommend the vet that they use, or they may even treat the dog for a fee. Our Humane Society will take emergencies.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

I agree with what others have said. Get another vet. Give this one a chance to make it better if you want, but explain what the problem is to the vet him/herself. If they don't at least appologize profusly, call the BBB.

The rubbing the ears really works. There's a pressure point at the base of the ear that when gently rubbed/massaged in a circular pattern will help calm an upset or stressed dog. It's where the ear/earflap meet the ear hole and head. You can feel a slight indentation. Now it may not work if they're thrashing about on the floor, but if they're relatively still it will help.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

I agree-call another vet. No excuse for the folks at the vets office to be so snotty. At the very least, call the vets and see if you can slip her some asprin.

Keeping your "baby" calm will be easier if you stay calm. How did she get injured? Could you perhaps wrap her in a towel to keep her still? Speak to her softly, soothingly, like you would a scared child. Keep your voice low, take deep breaths often and your calm may rub off on her.

Good luck to you both-Post here %26amp; let us know what happens with your "baby".

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

If you have some Rimidyl, you can give that to her --- it's a dog pain killer, don't give her aspirin or Tylenol either, and absolutely eliminate any idea of ever giving a dog ibuprofen... Don't try to lift her paw!!!!! Let the vet see if she had torn a muscle.... I don't think you can "take a chip out of a shoulder"

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

I am actually going through something similar with my lab. I brought him to the emergency vet and they couldn't find what was wrong. I had to wait 2 days before they could get him in for X-Rays and they said NO pain meds. They told me they thought it was Osteochondritis Dessecen, but the X-Rays came back as a Soft Tissue injury to his shoulder. They are giving him meds and he needs to rest for 2 weeks. But while I was waiting my poor puppy was in so much pain, crying and moaning for two days and nights, it was the worst thing ever. I am so sorry that you have to deal with this, and good luck on getting her in.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

You can give your dog some pain medicine while you wait for the problem to resolve itself, or wait to get a second opinion.

Treat these as maximum doses.

For acetaminophen, 15 mg/kg, four times daily as needed.

For aspirin, 10-25 mg/kg, twice daily.

For ibuprofen, 5-10 mg/kg once or twice daily. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory as well as a pain reliever, so it's a good choice if you suspect a muscle or joint injury.

I can't really see how she could have knocked a chip of bone off her shoulder (living bone doesn't really chip, and the shoulder on a dog is cushioned by muscle). Could she have sprained her paw or elbow, or stepped on a nail or thorn? Maybe her shoulder itself is sprained. Unless her injured leg is dangling limply at a physically impossible angle, or she has a deep puncture wound, it's probably nothing terrible, or at least, nothing the vet can or needs to fix.

If she won't hold still when you try to make her, better leave her alone and let her figure it out. Since you only mentioned that she whines when you move her paw, I assume she can get around okay. Do check the bottom of her paw and between the toes for blood, and apply first aid if there's a hole in the webbing. If there's a spreading cut, or a puncture in the pad, she needs the wound stitched or flushed clean, respectively, which the vet should really do.

Please Help Me, My Dog is Injured.?

i would find a more caring and understanding vet.