Dogs

If you think your dog is sick, then why are you wasting time asking on here? Go to the vet and don’t waste time. The minutes it takes to get the answers could choose between life and death. So why do people come here?

I think there are a few reasons.

Sometimes it’s a common problem that will most likely right itself, like vomiting once or having a loose stool or two, or eating 2 M&M’s. It makes sense to ask for advice on those rather than run to an emergency vet, frankly. Also, often the first symptom of a disease process in a dog is something seemingly benign and non-specific, like lethargy or not finishing dinner. Could be anything in those cases, and they need to know more to have a helpful conversation with the vet.

Some people don’t realize they could phone their vet and ask the same question free of charge. They only think of the vet in terms of an office visit.

Some folks truly can’t distinguish an emergency from a non-emergency. A lot of those do run to the vet immediately once it’s explained to them.

Some got a diganosis from the vet and didn’t really understand it fully and are looking for more info regarding what it usually means.

Sometimes it’s a kid home alone for the day and they are too scared to think it through.

Very few are actually trying to dodge veterinary care and expense, although we certainly get those too. .

What are dog breeds that have similar coloring to a Bernese Mountain Dog, but are smaller and have less fur?

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzell Mountain Dog, and Entlebucher Mountain Dog.
They are all related to the Bernese Mountain Dog, but have shorter fur.

"Entlebuch Mountain Dog

Also known as Entlebucher or Entlebuch Mountain Dog, this breed is the smallest and rarest of the four Sennenhund breeds. It originated in Entlebuch a valley in the district of the Cantons Lucerne and Berne, Switserland."
http://dogbreeds.bulldoginformation.com/swiss-mountain-dogs.html

i’m just wondering, can they affect the dogs health like poor eating, weak health resistance and the like?

Oh you betcha!
Imagine what we would feel like if we had a bunch of worms living in our intestines! Not fun!

Can dogs get sick from retrieving and playing with muddy, slimy tennis balls?

usualy no

My little dog chased a big Lab today and they didnt get into a fight or anything, but i was just wondering how long it takes for rabies symptoms to appear in dogs.

Rabies affects the brain, so within 10 days an infected animal will be dead. This is why if an animal bites and isn’t up to date on their rabies vaccine they are quarantined for 10 days because if neurological symptoms appear in this time, they are considered to have rabies.

I wouldn’t worry about your dog because the lab most likely does not have rabies. As long as your dog is up to date on its rabies vaccine, then all should be fine.

BASED on the LOCATION (state)

because I don’t want the dog to be shipped nor do I want to pay the shipping charges..

I am in California by the way. and I can’t adopt homeless puppies ..unfortunately they will go to more responsible and more stable family.

I would try Petfinder.com you can put in your area and what kind of pet you are looking. This will have rescue and shelter pets that are in need of adoption. There is also http://infodog.com/ which will list rescue groups in your area and breeders not puupy mills.

I have a Boxer puppy that just will not behave. He is almost 6 months old. Is there anything that I can do to make him mind.

I have a pit bull boxer mix. She is very well behaved, however I take her for walks everyday, because she also has loads of energy. If she didn’t get her daily walk she would probably be in trouble all the time, but she is well mannered.

I am house sitting/babysitting an Airedale terrier and I know nothing about this dog breed. I have a Maltese but he can live with my parents for the week. However, I wanted to know if I introduced the 2 dogs how would the airedale terrier treat my maltese?

Depends on the specific dogs involved and less on their breeds. Introduce them on neutral territory (which neither sees as their own) and see how they do. As with any small dog/large dog pairing, make sure they aren’t left alone together unsupervised as serious injury could result for the smaller dog, even in play.

My girlfriend’s mom is afraid of her pet cat and her son’s pet dog,and all other animals! What is this psychological condition of a fear of animals called ? The medical term?

fear of animals is called zoophobia, dogs is cynophobia, cats is ailurophobia

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