http://www.answerbag.com/profile/165605 New Answerbag answers from Elegant Kennels Tue, 29 May 2012 07:49:50 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 07:49:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6485151 Can a dog be knocked out with a punch?<br /><br />yea, I actually know someone that did it to his dog... lets just say I&#039;m not a fan of him, and regardless of how hard he begs, he is NOT allowed to watch any of my dogs... or even be alone with them for that matter. Wed, 13 May 2009 14:39:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6485151 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6111590 My dog is 4 weeks pregnant can you tell me at what stage can you feel movement from the babies<br /><br />Generally you can feel them move at 7 - 8 weeks really well. If you can get your dog to stay really still and calm, you might be able to feel the pups at 6 weeks. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:47:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6111590 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6096876 My dog is about 35 days pregnant and when she pees; there is a clear mucus liquid. Should I be concerned? or is this normal?? I have been trying to look it up but cannot see anything regarding this sign.<br /><br />In my experiences this is normal, just as long as any discharge that she has doesn&#039;t smell bad or have blood in it everything should be fine... Of course only a vet can know for sure, but everything is more than likely OK. Good Luck.. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:58:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6096876 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5452911 My dog got dun on the 1st of december i dont know if she is pregnant but when i touch her nipples a clear liquid comes out! is she pregnant?? please help<br /><br />If your dog finished her heat on the 1st of December she would have already had her pups if she was pregnant. She would have to have been in the flagging stage of her heat sometime from Dec 2nd - Dec 9th if she was due today (Feb 3rd). So I doubt that she is pregnant. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:04:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5452911 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5439286 If my dogs mother was bred on 3-6-2003 approximately when would my dog have been born and how long after birth are dogs typically taken away from the mother?<br /><br />A breeding on March 6th would have produced a litter born between May 1st and the 8th. The suggested age to let the pups leave their mother is 8 weeks old which would have been June 26th - July 3rd, but I have seen plenty of people send them home earlier than that, anywhere from 5 weeks... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:52:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5439286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5196436 Do any of you show your dogs in conformation, agility, obedience, rally or luring (or others)? If so, what breed do you own and how long have you been competing? Do you compete in AKC events or non?<br /><br />I show my dogs in Conformation. I have American Pit Bull Terriers, they are shown in the UKC, and I have an American Bulldog (I don&#039;t show her yet, but I am wanting to start, she would be shown in the NKC). It is a lot of fun, I really like it. I would LOVE to do Luring with my dogs.. I... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:01:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5196436 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047394 What is a good family dog, that doesn't have bad issues: Medium size, cute, not chiwawah (thats not how you spell it) something different!<br /><br />I know your gonna think I&#039;m crazy, but American Pit Bull Terrier. Make sure you go to a REPUTABLE breeder (do not just browse through the paper and by the first one you see. Do some research, meet the parents, look for a less dominant one. The biggest issue with the breed is that it can be... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:44:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047394 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5042462 How can you get your dog to behave at the door?<br /><br />When someone knocks on the door, put the dog into a sit and tell them to stay. Then answer the door. It helps if you have someone come over specifically to help you address this behavior, you can have them knock on the door and then you put the dog in the sit-stay, then start to open the door,... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:06:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5042462 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5033930 What can I spray on my dogs that will keep them away from each other while the one is in heat? I have one female and 3 males! Is there anything that will be disgusting to them?<br /><br />No. There are some sprays that some companies sell, but they will not prevent pregnancy! You will have to keep them separated. I suggest crates in DIFFERENT rooms, you practically need a bank vault to put her in, expecially with 3 males. Be VERY careful, males are very determined when a female... Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:58:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5033930 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5008673 Does anyone know how to help a shy great dane get over her fears?<br /><br />A place with a decent amount of people and LOTS of treats (like her entire days worth of food, instead of feeding her).. Reward her while people walk around at a distance from her, so she can associate people with good things. Then move closer and keep a positive attitude while treating,... Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:35:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5008673 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4968637 How do you clean off the tear streaks by a dogs eyes?<br /><br />They sell a tear stain remover for dogs.. you should be able to find it at a pet store. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:23:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4968637 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4952875 Have a spayed dog about 8 years old she stopped eating and has a vaginal discharge that is pink and mucus. No vet till tom any thing I can do to help her. Or what might be wrong.<br /><br />The discharge sounds like an open Pyometria, but if the dog is spayed that shouldn&#039;t be possible. Do you know if she was fully spayed or if she just had her ovaries removed (which is not standard, but can be done). Does the D/C have an odor? It&#039;s deffinately something that the vet... Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4952875 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4948994 I have just got a beautiful 1 year old lab however she does not fetch, she runs to the toy and sits down, if i call her back she leaves the toy. Any tips please?<br /><br />That sounds like some AWESOME training!! You might want to think about how to maintain the ability to tell her to do that, that way she can fetch or leave it alone... Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:36:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4948994 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4929322 I thought my puppy was doing alright in the house training department, now he seems to be going the other way! and it is so frustrating... any tips?<br /><br />Just keep up your training! I know from experience how frustrating this is.. I actually posted the same question a few months ago, I was so frustrated! I had mine trained and she relapsed several times.. I think she is good now, lets hope.. But I just had to stay on top of her and keep it up. ... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:32:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4929322 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4904566 Do you treat dogs like people and/or vice versa?<br /><br />Well the dogs are treated differently... I don&#039;t expect them to clean up after themselves :) it would be nice if the could! But I do love them like my kids and they are given everything I can afford to give them, they live in the house with me, they get love, they get in trouble if they are... Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:46:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4904566 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4904498 Today on robin she told about a dog that saved a family but pitbull was never said but if they get in trouble the name pitbull is spoke 5 or6 times why do they do that they never get credit for anything but baddog.<br /><br />you should call the show and complain.. either that or if its a call-in show call next time they are talking about it and ask what breed the dog was so they have to say it:) It&#039;s wrong what they do to the breed. I had one of my pups out at a christmas event for dogs the other day and some... Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:40:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4904498 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4871906 Has anyone had their elderly dog lose fur due to skin mites? My 14 year old dog has recently begun to lose fur from his back legs. The veterinarian said it is due to mites which his immune system is having a hard time coping with due to his age.<br /><br />Usually this is treated with daily, weekly, or monthly ORAL doses of 1% injectable Ivermectin.. I can give you more info if you want, you can get it online, or at a local farm supply. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:11:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4871906 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4806801 My vet said to bring in my animals if the outside temperature is 25 degrees or lower. Are you remembering to bring you canine friends inside out of the cold weather this winter?<br /><br />My dogs are always inside :) They hate even going out to the bathroom when it&#039;s cold or raining, they&#039;re a lil spoiled.. When I open the door to let them out they look at me like &quot;WHOA, You want ME to go out there?!? Have you lost your mind lady?&quot; lol. Oh and don&#039;t... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:49:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4806801 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4806767 My dog opens doors by the handle, and then closes them behind him with his nose. He keeps locking himself in the bathroom, then ruins the drywall trying to get back out. Why would he do this? What can I do to stop it?<br /><br />how about finding a way to make it so that the door stays OPEN, as in so he can&#039;t close it. Maybe a hook and loop type of latch so that people can still close it when they need to, but you can make sure he can&#039;t close it when you aren&#039;t in there... He can&#039;t possibly lock... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:44:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4806767 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4782170 My puppy sometimes drag his butt on te floor. why do dogs do hat?<br /><br />I would get him checked for worms and other intestinal bugs like coccidia... I tend to doubt an anal gland problem on a PUPPY, maybe for an older dog that would be an issue. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:54:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4782170 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4777513 Does it benefit dogs in some way to participate in dog shows, or are they just occasions for humans to indulge in their obsessions?<br /><br />I show my dogs, for the individual dog.. It doesn&#039;t benefit them other than giving them something to do and they usually love it. It benefits the breed as a whole. The dogs are judged on a breed standard that includes the dogs structure, appearance, and temperament. The best dogs win... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:35:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4777513 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4771376 I JUST GOT A PURE BREED MALTESE DOG FROM THE SPCA. HE WAS VERY SKINNY. I HAVE HAD HIM AT 3 DIFFERENT VETS.. THE LAST VET TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD FEED HIM WHATEVER HE WANTS. THE ONLY THING HE WILL EAT RIGHT NOW IS CAT TREATS AND MEAT BABY FOOD.ANYTHING ELSE?<br /><br />Have you looked into raw feeding? Either that or try cooking up some chicken, ground beef, and other meats... I haven&#039;t found a dog that will turn up real food. Kibble (&quot;dog food) isn&#039;t very interesting or the best for the dog. Also try cooking up some oatmeal using some broth... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:46:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4771376 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4637716 My 14 week old puppy bitch has a discharge from her vulva is on second lot of antibiotics it is lot better but not completely gone what can it be vet says uine infection<br /><br />i agree with your vet, thats exactly what it sounds like. I hope you aren&#039;t planning on spaying her right away... The best way to get rid of the infection is to let her go through a heat. You can spay her after that, but it would be best for her health to let her go through a heat, at... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:45:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4637716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4606391 My dog, had a mucusy discharge yesterday, she's very tired and not moving much, nd has milk leaking is this the early sign of labour or could she have complications?<br /><br />yes, these are signs of labor. You probably are already having puppies right now, if not they will probably be on the way very soon. Make sure you stay with her at all times to make sure there aren&#039;t any problems. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:52:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4606391 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4590798 My beagle has had demodermic mange for a year and we still can not find a way to get rid of them, we have tried about seven dips, many anti-biotics, shampoos and nothing is working! help<br /><br />Demodectic mange is a natural mite that ALL dogs have.. The problem with a dog that is actually breaking out from it is that dog has an immune defficiency. It is usually treated with Ivermectin given daily by mouth for about a month (your vet should know about this) if your vet doesn&#039;t... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:53:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4590798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4584746 I have a 1/5 year old male min pin. He is disgusting. His urine smells really bad and he has diarrhea all over his kennel 2-3 times a week. What is this?<br /><br />I had 2 males that have done that. I switched them to Raw feeding and I also experimented with feeding times. I found that with my dogs the raw stopped the diarrhea, and feeding in the morning stopped them from going in the middle of the night. I still have 2 younger dogs that I can&#039;t... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:46:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4584746 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4584125 Ok, now that my Jack Russell is pregnant, she wines constantly. What is going on? I can't do anything to help her. Anyone have any thoughts?<br /><br />Take her to the vet! In the meantime - make sure she has all the food and water she wants, also start thinking about her whelping area and box. Make up a temporary box right now with lots of soft blankets, that might calm her down. When was she bred? How long has this been going on? She... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:02:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4584125 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4578615 I have a prego mini dachsund..I don't know her exact due date but shehas breathin heavy and restless at night and sleeps alot during day.she is runnin fever and lickin her butt alot..can anyone help me with what may be wrong with her.<br /><br />she might be going into labor. Do you know when she bred? or when she started her heat? I can figure out a due date if you give me either, but a breeding date would produce a more acurate estimate. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:28:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4578615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4573571 How do you get your dog to walk on a leash with out pulling you around? we have TWO pitts (very loving) and i am about 120 lbs.<br /><br />I weigh 110 lbs and I have 4 Pit Bulls that I walk together. With multiple dogs of this strength they have to listen in addition to not pulling. You should start by training each of them sparately, Luckygrrl provided a good technique. Prong (or Pinch) Collars work well too, as long as they... Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:08:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4573571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4422376 6 day old puppy how much ounces do I feed her ? her mother passed away<br /><br />I was told that you weigh the puppy in ounces and then give that much puppy formula in cc. So a 5 ounce pup would get 5cc every two hours, a 15 ounce pup 15cc, etc.. If the pup isn&#039;t getting enough it will probably cry a lot and it won&#039;t settle and go to sleep, although it will cry if... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:26:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4422376 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4386615 Where did you get your dogs from?<br /><br />One Female from a friend One Female from a breeder in Ocala, Fl (her daddy is now a Grand Champion in the UKC!) One Male from a friend who got him from a breeder in Alabama (Blue J&#039;s Kennels, but the parents were both Powerline Kennels dogs) Two pups (1 Male, 1 Female) from studding... Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:11:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4386615 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4386588 I'm getting a puppy soon. Which dog food is the best for dogs?<br /><br />The best food for dogs is fresh human grade raw meats. The best dog food that is available in most areas is Evo, http://www.evopet.com/ To find out what you can learn about a dog food by it&#039;s ingredient list you can check out this site and then you can make your own informed decision:... Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:05:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4386588 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4386548 Why does my 2 month old chihuahua baby whinnes and crys at night when in the crate to go to sleep? I've had him for 9 days now and Im trying to get him used to the crate for sleeping and such. I think he misses me when im gone . What do I do?<br /><br />DO NOT take him out when he whines! It will only encourage him to keep doing it because he is getting the desired results (getting out of the crate) when he whines. Make sure he has something soft to sleep on in there. I used to put a blanket in with my pup and then I would put a stuffed... Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:58:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4386548 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4379023 My puppy is only 11 months, she will be a year old in a week. She isn't spayed and she was in heat about a month ago...now her lower nipples are so large and have some kind of "build up" inside. I know for a fact that she is not pregnant.What could it be?<br /><br />Bitches often go through false pregnancies after their heat. Watch her closely, because it sounds like she is producing milk... which because she doesn&#039;t have puppies will not get drained out and could very easily lead to mastitis, which is a VERY SERIOUS infection. If you feel any hard... Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:19:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4379023 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4358573 I have an AKC female boxer who just finished her cycle. The end of last week she may have locked up with my neighbors mixed breed. Will this ruin any future litters or having future litters registered with the AKC?<br /><br />No it will not &quot;ruin&quot; her. As long as she is bred to another registered dog, the puppies who are produced by 2 registered parents can be registered. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:46:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4358573 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4297416 What is a designer Dog?<br /><br />They are the fancy mixed breeds such as Labradoodles, Goldendoodles, and other similar breeds. &quot;Designer Breed&quot; is basically a fancy way of saying a MUTT that &quot;Breeders&quot; came up with to make their mixed breeds seem better than others. The only thing that makes them different... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:40:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4297416 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234515 I have a 10mth old staffie. I have to increase my hours at work. Providing she has a kennel, plenty of toys, water, blankets etc, can I leave her outside whilst I am at work during the day and bring her in when I get home about 3.30 for the night?<br /><br />I think it could work, make sure she has a covered area incase it rains or something. Also WARNING, the bully breeds are notorious for being stolen! This is true throughout the country so be aware of this risk, you could come home and find your dog gone. I always leave my dogs inside, they... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:44:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234515 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234417 Hi I have a year old male labrador ,he still wets at night but is clean at day can someone help me solve this as its driving me mad getting up at 4am!!!<br /><br />I would try taking away his water 2-3 hours before bed. Let him out, pick up the water (let him see you taking it), then 2-3 hours later.. right before you go to sleep let him out again and as you go out tell him &quot;Good night&quot; or something that will mean the last outing for the... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:32:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234417 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234370 5 y/o male, neutered boxer, never aggressive until about 8 months ago. Doesn't snarl, show teeth etc. Just randomly attacks other dogs. Why?<br /><br />You should take him to the vet and have some tests run on him. Thyroid problems can cause aggression. I am sure there are other medical reasons that can cause aggression. Seeing how this is a recent issue and not something that he has always done I highly suspect a medical reason, I can&#039;t... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:25:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234370 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234305 My dog stayed tied with her mate for 5 minutes. Could she be pregant?<br /><br />The length of time they are &quot;tied&quot; doesn&#039;t really matter. What matters is the timing in your female&#039;s heat cycle. As long as your female&#039;s eggs were fertile during the 24-36 hours following the breeding. It is all about the right timing, not the amount of time (Quality... Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:15:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4234305 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4215630 Will a stafforshire bull terrior get on with cats if the staffy is a puppy when they are introduced?<br /><br />Yes, I have seen plenty of them getting along just fine with cats. Just make sure the cat is ok with dogs because if the cat is scared and hurts the pup it may cause the pup to not like cats. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:11:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4215630 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4199263 I have yellow lab and she will be a year old November 29, 2008 and I am wanting to breed her. What is the best age to breed her?<br /><br />A dog should not be bred before 2 years of age. Let her go through a few heats and mature fully. That will ensure a healthy litter, a healthy momma dog, and will reduce the chances of your female rejecting the litter. 2 years is the absolute youngest, I like to wait longer... My first litter,... Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:31:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4199263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4192702 When is a dog considered 6 mos old? I mean... My Dane was born 4-23-08. On 10-08-08 he will be 24 weeks which is 6 mos at 4 weeks per month. But technically six months would be 10-23-08 because of a couple months having 5 weeks.<br /><br />It would be the full 6 months, not weeks.. at least I know thats the definition for the UKC as far as conformation showing goes. Meaning 10-23-08 for your pup. I think it is generally considered to be by actual full month in most settings, I always define the difference between 12 weeks and 3... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:46:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4192702 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4190500 Can you give a dog a human pregnacy test?<br /><br />No, human pregnancy tests work by detecting human pregancy hormones. Those hormones are not produced by dogs. It is a funny visual though, I could just see you chasing your dog around the back yard with a little stick, trying to get her to pee on it.. LOL There is a blood test that can be... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:54:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4190500 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189942 How many litters can a Maltese have<br /><br />CAN they have... That all depends, they CAN have a litter every heat (2x&#039;s a year) until it kills them at a fairly young age. This is what puppy mills do and it is very difficult on the female. If you care about your dog and her health this is not what you should do. I suggest waiting... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:29:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189858 Whats a good name for a female pitbull?<br /><br />Here are good names that I have used or heard for females: Bala Dyme Tryck Emmberleigh Jazzabelle Jezzebelle Nala Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:20:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189858 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189835 Will doing multiple xrays on a dog while pregnant harm the puppies?<br /><br />I seem to remember reading somewhere that multiple xrays should be avoided if they are not absolutely necessary. So unless there is some medical reason for getting xrays I would suggest that you not do them. I am sorry that I can&#039;t remember the source that I got this information from. I... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:17:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189711 Can you litterbox train a small dog like a cat?<br /><br />I train my puppies to go in a box with wood chips (Aspen) and it works quite well. Some of the pups refuse to use it after 9 weeks old though and insist on going outside. But if you keep it really clean and away from where the dog has to sleep it might work. It&#039;s worth a try. I do want... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:02:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4189711 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4186511 Why do my husband's dog eat my son's poopy diapers every chance he gets?<br /><br />What dog food is the dog fed? If it is a grocery store brand (meaning ANY brand that can be found in a grocery store), that may be the reason. If the dogs food isn&#039;t worth a darn, your son&#039;s poo might just be better quality than the dogs food. I raw feed my dogs, but there are some... Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:18:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4186511 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4186355 What breed of dog is my puppy? http://s423.photobucket.com/albums/pp312/kijanamott/<br /><br />I&#039;m thinking maybe chow and a herding breed (I don&#039;t know all the different herding breeds so maybe someone else can chime in) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:50:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4186355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4152711 We are trying to put our dog to sleep at home as she is old, in pain, and we don't feel right letting strangers do it. We have given her 6 300mg Seroquel and 3 Tylenol PMs about an hour and a half ago. She's an 80 lb dog...Should that be enough?<br /><br />OMG!! This is just SICK.. this just makes me mad and want to cry all at the same time. I could NEVER do this to one of my dogs. This is going to be a very painful and scary death for this dog. You should have taken the dog to the vet and if you wanted to do it at home ask them to either come out... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:53:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4152711 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4015851 I have a 1 1/2 yr old female pitbull who just had her first litter of puppies. They are only 10 days old and she is already acting like she is tired of feeding them. She doesn't want to stay still long enough, what can I do about this?<br /><br />I first suggest a vet visit! There might be something wrong and fixing the problem should fix this issue. This dog should have NEVER been bred this young! I am tolerant of people who breed dogs without showing or who breed (or allow) mixed breedings or even dogs without papers. But there is... Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:26:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4015851 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3956105 How do you draw the line between teaching your Dog to have better manners, and animal abuse. My brother has a pitbull that's skin is really tough, he has to hit him with all his might to let his Dog know he is being Bad.<br /><br />Please do not think that this dog is an American Pit Bull Terrier, and please find some other name to call it than a &quot;pitbull&quot;. There is NO way that a 110 lb dog is a pure bred Pit Bull and that is how Pit Bulls get bad reps, people calling dogs Pit Bulls when they aren&#039;t. Now... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:15:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3956105 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3955624 How long does dog birth take<br /><br />The actual birthing process starting from the birth of the first puppy, depends on the size of the litter, and the female.. I have seen a 30 min. process, 2 pups. Have also seen 10 hours, 8 pups. I have seen up to 12.5 hours, 8 in one and 9 in the other. I think the most important thing is... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:13:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3955624 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3946544 Did you know that Bitch mean female dog? Can you believe lots of people didnt know that?<br /><br />Yes I did. Did you know: Female canine is called Bitch Male canine is called Dog when it comes to the &quot;dog&quot; world. It doesn&#039;t suprise me that a lot of people don&#039;t know, I own Pit Bulls and the lack of intelligence about them has enlightened me as to how little... Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:42:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3946544 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942227 How can you tell when a dog is in heat?<br /><br />The number one symptom would have to be bleeding from her girl parts. But you may see a lower appetite, possibly moody, but it depends on the female as to what she will display (other than the bleeding). Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:24:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942227 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942158 I have a red nose american pitt bull choc. w/ white patch on chest the shape of texas & a few white toes.Regerstered w/ ADBA full pedigree & genetics He is 10 months & will be ready in about 3m. I am very picky about the Dam plz send pix. price nogitable<br /><br />Try Hoobly or something... Mr Bill is right Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:14:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3942158 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3890442 I have a deer chihuahua and this her first time being in heat she stared being in heat on monday and tuesday my moms shitzu mounted her but i dont think they lock so does that mean shes not pregnet if she is pregnet can she die if she gives birth<br /><br />Well I can see that you have already been advised as to weather this dog is of breeding quality or not and that she should be spayed, so I will spare you that part and will just mention that I do agree that she should be spayed, but mainly because breeding is dangerous and I am sure that you love... Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:30:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3890442 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3883526 Roughly when should a bitch have her first heat cycle and can you then breed off her the first heat cycle or should you wait for her second ive got a labrador<br /><br />When to expect a first heat depends on the breed, since you indicated that... anywhere from 8-12 months. You should not breed a dog (especially a female) before 2 YEARS of age. Even then, most labs that I know tend to be &quot;puppies&quot; until 2.5 or 3 so I wouldn&#039;t breed until she... Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:41:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3883526 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3883476 How long is a labrador bitch pregenat for<br /><br />Canine Gestation is 58-72 days with 63 days being considered average. Please google whelping and canine (or dog) pregnancy... there is a lot to learn before delivering a litter of puppies safely. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:32:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3883476 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3865317 What is the best way to buff my pitbull up and how old should she be b4 i start doing it?is there any foods such as steak i can feed her to help?<br /><br />You cannot make your Pit Bull bigger or &quot;buff&quot; by doing anything. It is a complete myth that you can do this. People try doing barbaric things to their poor Pit Bulls like walking them with HUGE chains around thier necks that bang into their legs, it won&#039;t do anything for the dog... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:39:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3865317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3865074 Since moving to the seattle area I have noticed coffee kiosks on the highway advertising "sexy lingere baristas". Meaning, you get your coffee made by gals in their undies. Today I passed one and the women inside were completley NAKED. thoughts?<br /><br />I&#039;m hoping that there weren&#039;t any pregnant or nursing females working there... &quot;Want some milk in your coffee?&quot; Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:03:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3865074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3847631 How can i brake my pitbull of her badd habits? SHE IS 6mnthS old she gets so excited when anyone coMes aroind anyone anywere even a complete stranger she gets so excited she pees and will NOT STOP JUMPING ON THEM AND RUNNING UNDER THERE FEET wut can i do?<br /><br />Put her on a leash when people come over and make her sit next to you, ask your guest to ignore her, don&#039;t look at her, don&#039;t talk to her, don&#039;t pet her, only allow your guest to pay attention to her when she is sitting and calm. As soon as she starts getting hyper again... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:13:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3847631 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3847546 Can a male chihuahua mate with one of his female chihuahua puppies after mating with another famle chihuahua outside the bloodline?<br /><br />If you are asking will he or is it possible, Yes it is... Is it a good idea? No. It is never a good idea to breed dogs this closely related. Only eduated breeders with full knowledge of thier bloodline(s), history of the dogs, and FULL health testing should even think about a breeding this... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:03:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3847546 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3834952 Can my dog still bleed after mating?<br /><br />Yes, it is my experience that the female will finish her heat if she has been bred or not. Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:50:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3834952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3834928 Im getting a doberman puppy and i want hes ears to be cropped but i live in england where its illegal will i have to go aboard to get my perfect pup! or are there any breeders (vets) that still crop ears in the uk help me?<br /><br />I suggest that you buy from a breeder that lives in an area where it isn&#039;t illegal and have them get it done before they send the pup to you. If you can&#039;t find one then yes I suggest that you go to a country that does allow it instead of trying to find someone who will do it when it is... Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:46:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3834928 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3787856 My dog just ate another couch. This is the 5th one. He's a 12 year old Japanese Akita, and I just don't know what to do anymore. I love him, but I can't afford to keep buying couch after couch. What should I do?<br /><br />I say he&#039;ll get used to a crate! put a blanket that you don&#039;t care about in there, they are cheaper than couches and will keep him occupied. You could also put bones, and toys in there. There are a few ways to get him used to it. One way: put up the crate in an area of the house were... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:13:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3787856 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3787712 I've always disliked pitbulls because of their agression towards dogs and the fact that a lady's pitbull attacked my dog loving 6 month old puppy at a DOG PARK. I really don't want to predjudice the breed, so can I hear some of they're good points?<br /><br />Registered, well bred American Pit Bull Terriers, are EXTREMELY human friendly and have excellent, stable temperments, and any good owner will be able to predict their dog. The biggest issue is that there are TONs of people breeding pits that don&#039;t know the first thing about the true,... Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:55:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3787712 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3787281 Hi i have a pregnant boxer dog she is due in a day her mucas plug came out 9:30am this morning and she has been doing the odd scratch but ate her food and hasnt been panting , her temp is 98, i just wondered if any one thought she was in labour thnx.<br /><br />If her temp is 98.. keep an eye on her, she should start having them sometime within the next 24 hours. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:58:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3787281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3776465 My dog is due to have puppies any day now. She leaked some clear fluid yesterday and today she had a little bit of yellow mucus coming out of her. How long before she should have her pups? Estimated?<br /><br />Take her Temperature... It is MUCH easier to estimate labor from the temperature. Her temp will drop 12-24 hours before labor begins. Another way to tell if she is within 24 hours is if she refuses to eat. The yellow mucus that you are seeing is the mucus plug, it starts 1-3 days before labor... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:01:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3776465 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3771761 My 14 month old pomeranian got humped all day by a 8 month old male pomeranian whos larger and the second day shes not eating or drinking anything. Is she pregnant or sick?<br /><br />Was your female in heat?? She would have to be in heat in order to be pregnant. Is she spayed? A spayed female cannot become pregnant. An 8 month old male in most breeds is deffinately capable of breeding (although no dog male or female should be bred this young.. there is no way that he or... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:49:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3771761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3771673 Hi my sons staffy bitch is about 66 days now when should i think about seeing a vet as i was told they have the pups at 60/64 days by one and 60/67 by another getting worried as i am looking after her<br /><br />Are you absolutely sure that she is pregnant? 66 Days today gives a Breeding date of June 11th, is that correct? Was that the ONLY date of breeding? If not what are the other dates of breeding? How many days into her heat was she? A dog&#039;s sperm can live around 3-4 days inside the... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:39:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3771673 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3768104 When was the last time you gave your dog fresh meat?<br /><br />Yesterday when they ate.. Thats all they get, I am a raw feeder. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:40:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3768104 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3764306 Which kind of dog do you prefer, Wiener dog or pit bull?<br /><br />Pit Bull I have 4!! They are such sweet hearts Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:29:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3764306 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3764251 My dog just had puppies 2 weeks ago and one of boobs is hard and swollen, but milk is still coming out normal. Is it something serious?<br /><br />This sounds like a very serious PROBLEM!! It sounds like mastitis which can KILL your female! It gets bad FAST, if you haven&#039;t already please take her to the vet, even if it isn&#039;t mastitis I would much rather waste a trip to the vet and find out it isn&#039;t mastitis than not take her... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:22:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3764251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3755194 Our dog pooped on the stairs after we kicked him out of our room. Usually he lets us know he wants out, and he's good about holding it. This time it was earlier than usual and we heard nothing from him until we came down. What could be causing this?<br /><br />Well I am guessing that it was probably spite... especially if he only does it in situations like this. I have a female that will only go to the bathroom in the house if she gets mad; ie. I lock her in the bathroom, or I leave with 2 of my other dogs and leave her here (even though I have 4 so... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:53:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3755194 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3741518 Iv tried everything to get my 4 month old labrador to toilet outside and he still does it in the house, i could keep him out for 2hrs and the minute hes in the house he goes. When a take him back out to finish off he doesnt do it can anyone<br /><br />I know how frustrating this can be! I have been there. Take treats with you and take him for a walk until he goes and then get real happy and tell him how good he is and give him a treat. Just the treats and getting really happy would work by itself I just don&#039;t know any other way to get... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:14:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3741518 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3691431 My dog mated with a female dog today, does that mean she's pregnant? they were locked together only once but for 10 minutes.<br /><br />The length of time that they are tied doesn&#039;t matter, all that matters is that it happens at the right time in her cycle and the male has to have live sperm.. if the timing wasn&#039;t right or the sperm wasn&#039;t there then she wouldn&#039;t be pregnant, but if all the stars aligned then... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:05:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3691431 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3686542 Is it okay to breed dogs from the same parents but a different litter?<br /><br />Well yes they can breed, but they should not. A breeding like that takes a lot of research and health testing, is VERY expensive (because of the testing), only very experienced breeders should even think about attemping a breeding like this. A lot of people have created a lot of problems in our... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:30:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3686542 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3681583 My vet doesn't seem to concerned about my dam, but I am a first time breeder. I am worried about her anyway. Is it normal for a dam to have postpartum discharge brown in color? Should I only be concerned with black or green discharge?<br /><br />Yes the discharge is normal and will last up to 2 weeks.. I would only be concerned if her temperature was high (dogs naturally run higher than humans so take that into concideration) or if she was acting like something was wrong ie. yelping, or acting like it was painful to move, not eating, not... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:23:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3681583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3650883 Does anyone have a general idea of the cost per puppy if my dog is pregnant? (shots, vet care, etc..)<br /><br />It came out to be about $100 per pup my last litter, but it really depends on what type of food you feed, what breed (large breed or small), your particular vet and how much they charge for the shots, and the laws re: pet sales in your area (where I am it is required that each pet that is sold... Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:20:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3650883 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3623797 My lab is very close to term (60) days or so. She is being very calm, to calm as this isn't like her. She is also discharging a small amount of clear mucus. Are these early signs of labor? She is only carring two puppies according to xrays<br /><br />Take her temperature... it sounds like she might be close but temperature is a much better way to judge. if it is 98 (you are looking for 2+ degrees lower than her normal temp, so you might call the vet and ask them what is was last time you took her in) then she will be having them within 24... Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:41:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3623797 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3615383 I think pugs are the cutest thing and want to get a purebred puppy. I live in a remote rural area, but I am afraid to go on-line to search for a puppy because of all I have heard of disreputable puppy mills. Where can I find a reputable breeder?<br /><br />*** meant to be a comment under my original answer but for some reason my comments are not showing up***** Well I looked at quite a few of the breeders from the AKC&#039;s pug parent club, Pug Dog Club of America (in Nevada, California, Oregon, and Arizona)... and most of them seem good. I... Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:19:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3615383 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3610204 I think pugs are the cutest thing and want to get a purebred puppy. I live in a remote rural area, but I am afraid to go on-line to search for a puppy because of all I have heard of disreputable puppy mills. Where can I find a reputable breeder?<br /><br />I would say go ahead and look online to see what you can find, just a couple of things that you should look for (or avoid): Avoid websites such as puppy finder or similar &quot;puppy ebay&quot; type of sites. Check out actual breeder websites (or kennel). On these sites look for ... Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:29:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3610204 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602902 We just got a 9 week old labrador retriever. We've had many dogs before, but this one is different. She constantly pees. Is this something she will grow out of, or is it a medical problem?<br /><br />Some puppies do have a problem with this, I think it has a lot to do with the breeding... I have had pups (from questoinable breeders) that havn&#039;t been able to be trained regardless of what I do until about a year old and even then they are prone to &quot;accidents&quot;, on the other hand I... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:03:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602902 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602730 How often should a nursing bitch feed her 3 week old puppies? Mine is feeding hers about twice a day. they seem hungry but are very healthy and growing well.<br /><br />3 weeks is when I have to start weaning my litters... Mom starts loosing interest, I start mine with raw ground beef (you could cook it if you wanted), but there are other options. You could use a canned puppy food, or soak a dry puppy food until it is the consistency of oatmeal... with either... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:39:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602730 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602653 Is it safe for a dog to eat the bone from a T-Bone steak?<br /><br />Never give your dog ANY cooked bones.. I give my dogs Raw bones, but a t-bone is a little small (i guess it depends on the breed). If your dog is going to crunch right through it, I suggest raw with meat on it to help cover it, if you have like a little chi or something then you could give it... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:25:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602653 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602609 I have a cocapoo dog who is about 5 yrs old and she is NEVER interested in matting? She also tends to get mad when the male dog tries to mate with her. What can I do so that she can mate? PLEASE HELP!!!<br /><br />Is she even in Heat??? and if so is she in the right part of her heat? A female will only breed if she is in the right part of her heat, don&#039;t try to force a breeding anyother time, you would hurt her. If she is in the right part of her heat she will flag or stand for the male, if she is... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:19:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602609 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602488 Hi my son has got a staffy bitch what is due to have pups in the next 2 weeks he has been staying with me ,but is about to move is it wise to move the dog at this stage as i would rather keep her here for now<br /><br />I would say that the answer depends on the dog. But you won&#039;t hurt her by moving her. If she is a young mother she probably wont appreciate being moved after pups are born though until they are at least 4 weeks. You don&#039;t want to stress her out, that is really the most important.... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:55:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602488 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602428 I'm getting a puppy soon. Which dog food is the best for dogs?<br /><br />Raw food is best for dogs, you can learn a lot and have some support from groups on yahoo.. I learned a lot by googling and off of the yahoo list Raw_lite (don&#039;t go to the other one, they will tear your head off for mentioning anything other than throwing your dog a whole animal, raw lite... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:44:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3602428 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3570204 I have a 9 month female chihuahua and she is in heat , i 'am worried if she can carry puppy's, if i let her get pregant , because she was the runt of her litter .would this be safe or should i go ahead and get her spade.<br /><br />I would suggest getting her spayed, most small breeds are at a high risk of having problems with pups that are too big (I have been through it personally and it is HEART BREAKING, stuck pups, yelping mom, pups that cry all night and then die the next morning anyway...). Plus with her being... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:48:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3570204 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3544693 Whats the best way to make your (pit bull) dog a very good watch dog but extremely friendly as well,especially to children?<br /><br />Love them and show them that they can trust you and all humans, don&#039;t try to train them to do anything... they will naturally protect you and your family should anything ever happen. I have 4 of them and they are inherently good at watching the house (although I would be just fine if they... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:37:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3544693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3544561 If you have a pit bull,HALF BLUE PIT HALF REDNOSE PIT,would it still be considered full blood pit bull and could he be aka registered even though his dad was 100%blue and mom was 100% rednose?<br /><br />Wow.. you have A LOT to learn when it comes to pitbulls, this question almost doesn&#039;t even make sense. A pit bull is a pit bull regardless of it&#039;s color, or the color of it&#039;s nose. What matters is if the parents were registered. I have never even heard of the AKA and I... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:22:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3544561 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3481574 My 9 month saint bernard weighs 102# and was just spayed, she seems to limp and hobble around. vet says it's growing pains and hips seems ok. I'm afraid to walk her too much. want to start her on glucosaime but how much do should i give her (human kind)<br /><br />I am no expert on large dogs but I do know that you have got to be very careful with diet especially with large breed pups! That is why a lot of the dog food companies started making a special formula for large breed puppy.. If she isn&#039;t on a special diet for large breed I would start... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:11:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3481574 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3481532 I have a six week old puppy. I had him for two days. The last 3 hours he threw up yellow stuff 3 times is that normal><br /><br />It happens but it shouldn&#039;t be... The &quot;yellow&quot; stuff is stomach bile... have you fed him? A pup this young needs to eat at least 3 times a day at the very minimum. Honestly a pup this young shouldn&#039;t even ba away from it&#039;s mother. But now that you have him make sure he... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:05:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3481532 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3444332 Our staffy is about 4-1/2 weeks pregnant, what should we be doing to prepair for the birth?<br /><br />The first thing you need to do is google &quot;Whelping&quot; (you may need to add &quot;dog&quot; in there to get more appropriate results).. You will get a lot of very useful information that way. Check out as many sites as you can, some of them are talking about small breeds but the... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:21:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3444332 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3444276 What name did you give your most resent pet<br /><br />Yah Yah Tryck, we call her Tryck for short, but when we show her they will say her full name.. LOL! This is her @ 4 months (On the left) with her dad (Right) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:05:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3444276 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3434807 How do I train my new one-year-old japeke to pee on the puppy pads when we're not home? We take him out when we are, but we're both gone all day from work and he does his business all over the house!<br /><br />You could get a crate and that would stop him from going all over your house, atleast until you can get him trained to use the pads. In my opinion, pads are a horrible idea.. you are essentially teaching your dog that it is ok to go to the bathroom in the house, he just has to find the right... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:37:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3434807 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3412942 Are terriers still used to control rodent populations?<br /><br />I have 4 American Pit Bull Terriers and they are GREAT at rodent control! There was a mouse that was comming in at night and getting into the dog food, until I started making the dogs sleep downstairs! They would hear it trying to come in and they would go crazy, I didn&#039;t realize what they... Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:35:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3412942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3399092 What actually keeps fleas off of outside dogs?<br /><br />You should google &quot;Diatomaceous Earth, Food Grade&quot;... I would sprinkle that in the whole yard (including in the dogs area)and I would also put it on the dog. That way it will kill the fleas on the ground and on the dog and if you do it as often as they say Diamtomaceous Earth should be... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:06:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3399092