We have the answers to your puppy questions

When you're the proud owner of a new puppy you may suddenly find yourself knee-deep in puppy questions, especially if this is your first 'furchild'.

You love your little furbaby, and want to do everything just right, so we'd like to make it that little bit easier for you.

If you've got puppy questions that you can't find the answer to, help is at hand!

Simply send us your question using the box below, and it will quickly appear on it's very own page (complete with our answer and advice), right here at The Puppy Dog Place.

It's our very own version of Y*#@** Answers.... designed especially for our visitors.

So go ahead, ask away, you'll not only get the answer you're looking for, but maybe you'll help someone else who's struggling with the very same problem....

Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...

puppy hair problems 
We have 2 beagle puppies and One of them is losing hair. They are 10 weeks old, and we lost 2 of their litter mates to worms.

We are treating them ...

six month old puppy has worms! 
I have a 6 month old American Bulldog Boxer Mix puppy. She has worms. She been Vomiting , pooping out her worms. I gave her a de-wormer two days ago ...

My Yorkie pom just had pups 
My yorkie pom just had pups and she keeps leaving her pups to be with the family. If I make her lay down for feedings she will, but does not stay for long....

puppy shot pain cry 
My 10 week old puppy got his first shots today. Three injections total and he cried terribly on each one and one even caused him to urinate while getting ...

8 week old female Shih Tzu vomiting and has diarrhea??? 
We just purchased an 8 week old female Shih Tzu this past Friday (Tues today) and she started getting sick Saturday night. She has had her first shots ...

5 week old pup 
I just recently acquired a 4 or 5 week old female pup. We named her Akiva Raine.

The owners were very neglectful and I do not think this pup was fed ...

Pomeranian Hypoglycemia 
My husband and I purchased a 9 month old pomeranian about a week ago (her name is Turi). The breeder warned us about hypoglycemia eposides due to her ...

no bark no howl 
My puppy Katlin is 10 weeks old on thursday.

My question is will she ever back or howl? It's hard to tell when she needs out she just walks around....

Puppy Diarrhea! 
I just got my puppy yesterday. When he came over from Minnesota - I'm in New York City now. When he first got her, he pooped and he had solid poop.

Over ...

puppy pooping problem 
Hi,

My two weeks old pups is having a hard time to poops, even though she tried to squat and push it didn't came out.

What will i do to help her ...

new puppy...working long hours 
I just got a thriteen week old puppy...right around the same time I started having to work long hours.

She is only alone about six hours a day 3 days ...

What happens when you turn in a roaming dog 
Hi again, everyday as i take my dogs for there walks I always see 2 roaming dogs actually one of them goes to the house and scratches on the door to let ...

MY PUPPY EATS EVERYTHING  
WHY DOES MY EIGHT MONTH OLD BEAGLE EAT EVERYTHING HE CAN GET IN HIS MOUTH? HE EATS PLASTIC, HIS STUFFED SQUEAKY TOYS.

IT MAKES HIM SICK. HE THROWS ...

Dogs best with children 
I saw your list of dogs best with children and wondered why Old English Sheepdogs are not on the list.

My sheepdogs are wonderful with children and ...

6 week old english bulldog 
I am the new owner of a 6 week old english bulldog!

My question is concerning how often he should be going to the bathroom. It seems like he can't ...

Problems with Mother dog after having a liter of 6 puppies 
My friends dog gave birth to puppies on March 17. The mother had six pups 3 male first and then 3 females and I noticed on the 5th pup that the placenta ...

question about hairs inside ears 
Hi first I want to say I love this site it has so much good info, fun stuff, adorable puppies. I have a maltipoo or sheltie poo female and I wanted to ...

what do puppies eat when they are one month? 
I have a 6 boxer puppies and they are one month old. Should I give them any food apart from milk? What food?


Hi Erik
When the puppies are between ...

new puppy 
We just got a new puppy today an it is pooping out blood



Hi Mark
I'm sorry about your puppy's problem. My first question would be 'is he acting ...

Happy Hour 
Roxy, my Rottie puppy, has a really mad hour at 7.00am she goes nuts. Chews everything in the house that she has been told not to touch all day eg table,...

I dread the day my rottie challenges me. 
Will she do this one day as i am really not looking forward to it?

I think i will run a mile.I am fine now as she is only a puppy, and I think she is ...

When can i bath my new Rottweiler puppy 
My new puppy that i got today smells really bad, is it too early to bath her or should i let her settle into her new home for a few days.


Hi Jackie
...

Tear Staining. 
I am wondering what to do about my maltipoo and his tear staining issue. I clean his stained area very gently every night, but they will not completely ...

my yorkie was suppose to give birth last week she was to be pregnat about 4.27.08, it takes two months and now its july 4 2008 what should i do  Not rated yet
please help =[


Hi Emma
Canine pregnancy lasts 63 days, give or take a day or two either side.

You calculate this from the day of conception, which ...

my rottweiler is sick and has real bad diarrhea and is throwing up  Not rated yet
my rottweiler is sick and has real bad diarrhea and is throwing up.

Just last week we took him to the vet and they thought that he had parvo and it ...

runny poop  Not rated yet
I am trying to switch my 8 week old puppy's food from Iams to Natures Balence and his poop is like water - will this go away?

Should I take him to ...

Puppy having trouble with not having a bowel movement  Not rated yet
ten day puppy having trouble with having a bowl movement....

Hi Lisa
If your puppy is being fed and cared for by his momma, he shouldn't be constipated....

Vomiting  Not rated yet
We recently adopted a puppy who is about 6 months old. In the past week, she has vomited undigested food twice. The first time was immediately after ...

how often do puppies poop?  Not rated yet
My pups are reaching 4 weeks old, and i was wondering how often they should be pooping. i have only seen them probably about once or twice max a week. is ...

6 wk female shih poo trying to milk from brother shih poo  Not rated yet
I have 2 6wk shih poos separated from mom at 5 wks since the mom had ran away and was bit by a rattle snake.

We've had the puppies for 1 wk now. Juno ...

i dont understand i ve looked up everthing  Not rated yet
i know my dog snoopy has separation anxiety but he doesnt have when i leave.

he has it from me even when i go to the bathroom, when I come out he's ...

my dog cant stop  Not rated yet
this morning i put my dog in my bed room and closed the door then i went to go eat breakfast and i started to her him cry.

every day when i go some ...

Puppy Teething  Not rated yet
I recently got a tiny toy poodle puppy. She is 6 months old and I noticed that she has recently lost 2 of her teeth.

I wanted to know if this was normal....

belgian malinois  Not rated yet
good day!

i have a belgian malinois and she is now 4 months and with a height of 16 inches. I wanna know if it is accurate for a 4 month malinois? Is ...

Is my 9 month old puppy going through a fear stage?  Not rated yet
My 9 month old puppy started acting differently about a week before she went into heat. She never barked at people or cars before on her walks, but now ...

four month old shepherd hound mix  Not rated yet
how often should she be pooping, sometimes she doesn't go after eating.



Hi
All puppies, and dogs, are different so I can't give any hard and fast ...

walking my puppy  Not rated yet
german shepherd 11 weeks had second injection 4 days ago.

can i take her for walks yet ?



Hi Helen
It's best not to take your pup to places where ...

cosmo  Not rated yet
i have a puppy he's six weeks old. he's a poodle.. i've had him for two weeks already so i got him very young. when he got here he was doing fine, extremely ...

peeing  Not rated yet
i have a male puppy and an adult girl dog and the puppy is 4 months old and it won't quit peeing on the floor.

We take it out and it still uses it on ...

Hard time pooping  Not rated yet
Hi, I just recently got a 8 week old bichon puppy and since I got her she has been having a hard time pooping.

She starts crying really bad when she ...

Puppy's Umbilical Hernia  Not rated yet
What are you supposed to do when the puppies umbilical cord area is swollen...does she need to go to the vet of is there somthing i can do to help?

i ...

shots and immunity  Not rated yet
When can we let him be with other dogs?


Hi
It's not safe to let your puppy around other dogs who aren't fully vaccinated, or areas where unvaccinated ...

new puppies  Not rated yet
when puppies are born and a few weeks later do you have to give them away then? or can you still keep your puppies for your own?



Hi Megami
I'm ...

new puppies  Not rated yet
when puppies are born and a few weeks later do you have to give them away then? or can you still keep your puppies for your own?



Hi Megami
I'm ...

pom cant poop  Not rated yet
my pom pup is 1 lbs cant poop.

what do i do?

Hi Melisa
The first things to do are to increase the fluid intake of your puppy, and also increase ...

5 month old chihiuhua is twitching in sleep  Not rated yet
my 5 month old puppy chihua twitches during sleep.

Is this normal?

It looks as though she's having a seizure.


Hi
Yes, this is pretty normal....

beagle puppy diarrhea  Not rated yet
My beagle puppy is about 5 months old. about 2 weeks ago she started having diarrhea. She was on medication for a kennel cough (which is another problem)...

puppy bath  Not rated yet
my pups cage is starting to smell so i cleaned it with a natural safe cleaner but can i bathe them?...or wipe them down?

i have allergies so i am trying ...

Puppy Shots  Not rated yet
Our new puppy just got his first shots a couple of days ago. How long do we have to wait before we give him the next shot and so on?

In how short of ...

Puppy periods?  Not rated yet
First of all I'd like to thank you for your website. It is awesome! Well, I'm thinking about getting a female puppy but I have heard that they get periods....

How early is too early for my Boston Terrier to whelp her puppies?  Not rated yet
My dog (a Boston Terrier) is pregnant with her 3rd litter of pups. The first litter, she was only bred once, had 2 pups and one died, the second litter,...

Pomeranian feeding schedule  Not rated yet
How often and how much do I need to feed my 8 week old pomeranian puppy?



Hi Gwen
I always suggest that you start with the guidelines on the food ...

Poor pup!  Not rated yet
I decided to buy a chihuahua pup for my daughter. The lady who sold it to me told me a lot of lies i think.

First off, she advertised them as 6 weeks ...

puppy constipation  Not rated yet
my 8 week old chi-pom is constipated.

what can I give her to help her go?


Hi
The first things you can do is try to increase her fluid intake ...

How do I take care of my 3 week old puppy?  Not rated yet
I'm taking in a puppy from my mom's boyfriends roommate. He does not take care of the mom she never has food or water and lives in a filthy environment....

puppy eating adult dog food  Not rated yet
We have just purchased a nine week old yellow lab and she keeps eating our other dogs adult food and not his own puppy food.

Is this okay and if not ...

excitement  Not rated yet
i have a five month old male puppy that will pee when somebody comes to the house.

He pees on furniture and feet because he gets excited. Is there ...

Why does the Momma dog move a puppy away?  Not rated yet
Our momma chihuahua keeps moving the runt puppy away from the others.

Why?

Hi Stephanie
The momma dog can sense if something is wrong with a puppy,...

Newborn puppies have fleas  Not rated yet
My chihuahua had puppies and now they have fleas. They are only 5 days old. What do I do!!!!!!!


Hi Patricia
You can't treat such tiny puppies with ...

puppy’s tummy is upset  Not rated yet
Hello Susan and all puppy owners.

Here is the latest up date on Otis my Shih Tzu.

He is now an Adult (Yahoo) his B-Day was June 11, 2008. But we ...

weening a puppy two weeks early  Not rated yet
I recently got a puppy and everything is fine but I know he's been seperated from his momma at the least two weeks early.

My question is what do I ...

seven week old toy poodle is sick  Not rated yet
my seven week old toy poodle has diarrhea, vomiting not eating and drinks very little . She had her first shots 2 days ago.

What may be wrong?


Hi
...

New Puppies  Not rated yet
My Lab just had 6 puppies, do i cut their nails that young? Also when can i give them a bath?

Can my dog get worms from cleaning them if they have ...

My puppy - please help!  Not rated yet
Do you have to give a dachshund a bath every week? if not, when do you give it a bath(please don't say when it is dirty I'M SERIOUS!!!)

... and how ...

how often do i bathe my pookie poo puppy  Not rated yet
i just got a pookie poo that is 9weeks old, how often should i bathe him? He also has fleas and ticks what can i do to help?


Hi
Bathing a puppy ...

new puppy and a seven month old puppy.  Not rated yet
new puppy and a seven month old puppy which we have had for five months when will they get along better and when can I get the hew puppy into same routine ...

NEED PUPPY HELP!!!   Not rated yet
Puppy is 6 weeks can i bath him? what kind of stuff can i put in the grass to prevent parvo?


Hi
It's best not to bathe a puppy before he's at least ...

4-5 week puppy has diarrhea  Not rated yet
I got a puppy 2 days ago. He is a St. Bernard and shepherd mix. His first poop was a little solid, however all day yesterday they have been more runny,...

rat terrier chiwawa mix puppies  Not rated yet
What do they eat, how large do they grow, and how often do they need shots?


Hi L,/B>
Aaaahhhhh......

Puppies depend entirely on their momma's ...

selling puppies  Not rated yet
How much do American Bulldog/Boxer mix puppies sell for?


Hi Brittany
There's no hard and fast rules about that, it can depend on the parents. If ...

Puppy feels hot  Not rated yet
I have a 8 week old white boxer and he always feels very hot but acts normally.

Hi April
A puppy's normal temperature is between 100F and 102F, so ...

puppy sneezes  Not rated yet
Okay my puppy just came home on Tuesday (6.24.08) she is a nine week old shepherd mix, and she keeps sneezing.

I am not able to tell you all of her ...

Travelling  Not rated yet
Hi there!

I was just wondering if there are any rules about bringing your dog across the Canadian-US border. I'm traveling with my mom from Canada ...

how do I train my chihuahua puppy who does not have all her shots  Not rated yet
My husband brought home a 9 week old chihuahua puppy. She is adorable. The previous owner (my husband's son) was using wee wee pads but stopped. For ...

red spots on tummy and missing fur on tummy  Not rated yet
I have a 71/2 month old chocolate lab, who was missing fur on his tummy when we adopted him at nine weeks of age. The vet assumed it was because he was ...

puppy shot  Not rated yet
i gave my mini dachshund her first shot 5 in 1.

Are they supposed to get diarrhea. loss of appetite. What are the side effects?


Hi Leslie
It'...

To deworm or not to deworm  Not rated yet
My puppy is 8 weeks old, he is a Chihuahua mixed with Chinese Crested.

I will be getting his 1st set of vaccinations this Saturday, but I'm not sure ...

puppy  Not rated yet
We just got a 9 week old malpoodle. He is a mix between Maltese and poodle..

He won't eat or drink. He hasn't used the bathroom yet and he whines and ...

weaning puppy  Not rated yet
At what age can you take a puppy away from it's mother. Six weeks is too young ? Thank You for your site

joan


Hi Joan
You're very welcome,...

Walking on a leash  Not rated yet
I have an 11-week old Yellow Lab. He is absolutely fabulous and really a great dog. I'm having a problem getting him to walk on the leash. It seems like ...

Female Shitzu keeps licking female English Bulldog  Not rated yet
We have a female English Bulldog and we just brought home a female Shitzu, and she is constantly licking the Bulldog.


Hi Brenda
Licking is a submissive ...

Katlins biting and potty where every she wants  Not rated yet
ms katlin is almost 14 weeks, she did real good with potty training used the crate and all
but now she seems to just go where ever she wants usually ...

clicking noises  Not rated yet
We have a 15 week old labrador that we bought from a good breeder. The breeders guarantee their labs for 2 1/2 years.

Recently we have noticed a clicking ...

corona virus vaccine  Not rated yet
Our puppy went to the vet today to get his shots. They gave him the Corona Virus.

I've been looking online and I can't seem to find what the side effects ...

worming my puppy  Not rated yet
I just gave my puppy the worming medicine from the vet, how long will it be now before he starts to poop them out?

Hi Ashley
That should happen pretty ...

when to start housebreaking  Not rated yet
What age should i start housebreaking my puppy?


Hi
It's best to start house-breaking as soon as you bring your new puppy home.

Puppies are creatures ...

Puppy Sleep  Not rated yet
How many hours a day does a puppy sleep?


Hi Emily
I can't give you an exact number of hours, it varies from puppy to puppy, and from day to day, but ...

6 MONTH OLD ROTTWEILER PUP  Not rated yet
I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD ROTTWEILER PUPPY THAT WAS VERY ACTIVE AND ALL THE SUDDEN SHE STOPPED POOPING BY HERSELF (THE VET HAD TO ASSIST HER) AND SHE WASN'T ...

yellow stools and worms  Not rated yet
My 8 week old puggle puppy has a worm infestation. We brought her to the vet because she was throwing up and pooping out worms. They gave her deworming ...

Puppies out side  Not rated yet
Good day. How early can a puppy start to stay outside specially when it is cold?


Hi Leigh-Ann
That depends partly on the breed of dog. However, young ...

why does my 7 wk old jack russell puppy have runny poop?  Not rated yet
I FEED HIM PUPPY CHOW DRY AND HE DRINKS WATER SHOULD HE HAVE RUNNY POOP?


Hi Kendra
Well, normally no, he shouldn't have runny stools or diarrhea....

grooming  Not rated yet
At what age should a 2 lb toy schnoodle (poodle hair) be groomed.

His hair is very long and when he poops he gets it stuck....I did trim around area ...

puppy  Not rated yet
My 3 day old puppy is not eating...


Hi Danny
If a three day old puppy is without food for any length of time it will get very weak, chilled and probably ...

puppy feeding question  Not rated yet
How much and how often should I be feeding my 7 week old mini dachshund pup?

I don't want to underfeed her OR overfeed her either!


Hi Dawn
There ...

Strange behavior  Not rated yet
10 Week old Beagle Puppy--scratches a lot-has sores- even has sores on rear buttocks area--also will drag himself forward but will allow his hind legs ...

anal glands  Not rated yet
I was wondering if there is something that I need to watch for to see if my maltipoo gets blocked up due to her anal glands?? Thank you- Jill

Also, she ...

puppy  Not rated yet
Well I have had my yellow lab for 3 weeks now. She is 3 months old. She is afraid of water. She wouldn't go near the pool, fishpond or the sprinklers. Hates ...

HELP puppys moms milk has dried up  Not rated yet
I have two pom puppies that are 12 days old and had to be put on a surrogate dog because their mom died during whelping.

Now the surrogate moms milk ...

my yorkie hasn't peed yet  Not rated yet
We just bought a 8 week old Yorkie. We brought him home about 5 hours ago and he hasn't gone to the bathroom yet as far as we know. And he is sleeping ...

PUPPY GROWTH  Not rated yet
HI I HAVE A TOY POODLE THAT IS 5 MONTHS OLD. SHE IS NOW WEIGHING 3 1/2 LB CAN YOU GIVE ME AN IDEA OF HOW MUCH MORE WILL SHE GROW?
THANKS
ELENA



Hi ...

what can i give my puppy for loose bowels?  Not rated yet
My dog went the dog park for the first time his bowels are loose, what can we give him to to firm it up?


Hi Sadriyahbatista
It really depends on ...

puppies eating  Not rated yet
how many times a day should a 7-8 week old puppy eat?


Hi Molly
I would recommend feeding a puppy three times a day until it is around 3 - 4 months ...

movement before birth  Not rated yet
Will the puppies quit moving so much before the actual birth?


Hi
Maybe. It depends on how much room they have to wriggle around in sometimes. Once ...

what can a 5 week old Pitbull eat  Not rated yet
what can a 5 week old pitbull eat and drink?

Hi Israel
At 5 weeks old your pup can eat regular puppy food and drink water.

A quality food with ...

Hip problems  Not rated yet
My puppy is 12 months old. Since we got him last August he has limped 3 separate times for no apparent reason. There was no injury that I could see. These ...

Grass Killer  Not rated yet
My 12 month old puppy kills the grass every time he pees. He is not peeing in the same spot. It just takes one time for him to pee and POOF... dead grass....

feeding your own puppies  Not rated yet
when are you supposed to take the puppies off the mama's nipple?


Hi
Usually the momma dog will start to wean the puppies herself at around 3 to 4 ...

sleeping  Not rated yet
We have a 4 year old maltese mix, very sweet dog. We adopted a dog that was her best friend for a year and we tragically lost her a month ago.

Trying ...

Puppy won't drink  Not rated yet
I have a Tibetan Spaniel, 1 year old, who currently has a diagnosed anal gland that's abcessed and is taking medicine and a pain killer, but all of a sudden ...

he is sick  Not rated yet
well my puppy is 3 months and for the past 2 days he hasn't ate.

he is constantly going in and out of the house. he is mostly inside tho.

he doesn'...

Newborn puppy  Not rated yet
I have a newborn puppy that won't pee, it does poop. Its stomach is big and it won't nurse. I have tried a warm towel but it still will not pee. Its ...

Dog walks  Not rated yet
My pug is 8 weeks old. He has gotten his first shots and is due for his second shots on june 25th.

Is it ok to take him on walks out side of our ...

Training to potty pads  Not rated yet
My 3 month old yorkie female dosen't always potty on her potty pad.

My husband allows her to roam the house and she potties in other places other than ...

12 week old pup  Not rated yet
i got my puppy about 3 nights ago and he is sleeping a lot and isn't playful. should i be worried?


Hi
It depends! It's not unusual for a puppy to ...

puppy very sleepy and +diarrhea  Not rated yet
puppy very sleepy and + diarrhea


Hi
Diarrhea, vomiting and excessive lethargy can all be symptoms of some of the serious, contagious dog illnesses ...

poop w/ mucus and now blood  Not rated yet
I have a 4 month old puppy that is pooping mucus and no blood. She is acting normal but seems to be eating a little bit less.

Anyone out there have ...

is this normal? or is my dog pregnant?  Not rated yet
My pup got her first period and now a week later her nipples are swollen and seen to be getting really large.

I do have a male dog in the house but ...

how often do i feed my 4 month old pomeranian?  Not rated yet
i am feeding her iams puppy food three times a day and i was wondering how old she should be when start feeding her two time per day?


Hi
Small breeds ...

Fighting Puppies  Not rated yet
I have 2 puppies they are beginning to fight with each other. One puppy is about 6 months old and I got him when he was 9-12 wks old. He is a pit/GSD ...

twitched  Not rated yet
My 6 week old pit bull twitches all the time when she's sleeping and sometimes makes these little weird humming or sound she looks like she's having a ...

losing puppy teeth  Not rated yet
I have a 6 month old pekingese and I was wondering if she has already lost all her baby teeth or is she still teething.

She was playing with my daughter ...

pitbulls  Not rated yet
What causes dryness/crust around eyes on pitbulls?(it looks kinda white and it keeps getting bigger)

Hi
Normal secretions of a dogs eyes are clear ...

New Puppy  Not rated yet
1. When are puppy teeth replaced by permanent ones?

2. My pup is reluctant to go into her cage at night to sleep; in fact I have to sit with her and ...

Puppy shots  Not rated yet
Do puppies get cranky after their shots like babies do? What is a typical reaction after their 9 week shots?

My puppy got his shots yesterday and ...

Starving Puppy!  Not rated yet
We bought a miniature long haired Dachshund puppy Thursday, June 12th. He was seven weeks old and we bought him from a kennel that had lots of dogs. Everything ...

How much do you feed a 7 month old puppy mix  Not rated yet
I have a 7 month mix puppy how much dry food do I feed him?


Hi
The bag of food that you're feeding him should have guidelines as to the amount, and ...

poop  Not rated yet
My dog is not pooping.


Hi
Dogs rarely get seriously constipated, but if they're not getting enough exercise or water their digestive system can get ...

Hello  Not rated yet
I have a puppy, she was a rescue and she's losing her teeth right now so I was wondering what age category that would put her in and also how large will ...

Training two puppies  Not rated yet
I have two, four month old shih tzus and have been keeping them together since I got them at eight weeks. I just read about keeping them separate and ...

What age should I  Not rated yet
My female had a litter 10 of puppies. When do we de-worm them? How old should they be when they can do outside?


Hi Alicia
Usually your vet will ...

feeeding  Not rated yet
We just got our first puppy she's only 2 months old.

I don't know how much and how often to feed her. she is a chocolate lab.


Hi Susie
There should ...

My puppy cries when left alone in her pen.  Not rated yet
Hi,
My 13 week old puppy cries when i leave her alone in her outside pen when i go to work.

She has food, lots of toys and good shelter and a cozy ...

Pee/pooping too much  Not rated yet
So, my new puppy I just recently got from an owner that mistreated her, pee'ed 3 times and poop'ed 2 times in less than 5 minutes.

What could be causing ...

puppy got first shots should he be sore?  Not rated yet
Rusty my puppy just got his first shot and is sleeping a lot and seems very sore is this normal?


Hi Amy
It's not unusual for a puppy to have some ...

abandoned pups of 5 wks  Not rated yet
My dog gave birth 5 wks ago to 12 pups and now she doesn't want anything to do with them.

They are eating softened solid food and watering on their ...

How do I paper train a baby yorkie?  Not rated yet
Okay, I got my baby girl June 14, 2008; her name is Allie. And at first she was going to the bathroom on her pee-pad. Now, she goes any where. She will ...

shi tzu aggressive behavior after sex  Not rated yet
i have a shi tzu 4 years old she finished her period a couple days ago and she had sex for the first time.

Since then her whole behavior changed as ...

Sick puppies  Not rated yet
I have seven puppies they are 5 weeks old. They were born healthy and normal. About 2 weeks ago I noticed a few of my puppies were unable to stand on rear ...

Shi Tzu itching  Not rated yet
I have a Shi Tzu, (2 1/2 years old) He has all his vaccinations and he has been okay.

Today, he has been licking his testicles and he seems pretty ...

new rottweiler puppy  Not rated yet
I have a 2yr old male rottweiler who is a big, strong lovable dog. Today I got a 10wk female rottweiler and am trying to get them used to each other best ...

PUPPY WORMS  Not rated yet
OKAY, THERE ARE THESE THINGS THAT LOOK LIKE WORMS AND THERE WHITE WHAT ARE THEY?



Hi
It sounds as though your puppy has worms of some sort. There ...

3 week old chihuahua  Not rated yet
I have a three week old chihuahua that was rejected by it's mother. Everything seems okay, I've been feeding him at least 4 times a day with puppy powder ...

Sleeping and stuff  Not rated yet
my dad leaves my puppy in the bathroom every night and says he can't sleep in my room until he stops doing his business on the floor, and i say well puppies ...

barking dog  Not rated yet
i have a 6mth old australian shepherd bitch who barks constantly when another dog approaches on a lead while out walking.

we have another aussie bitch ...

Stones and urination  Not rated yet
My 15mth old springer spaniel constantly eats stones, is this not causing him any damage?

Also how can i stop my grass from dying caused by his urination....

bathing and type  Not rated yet
what type of dog is she?
how every often am i suppose to bath her?
what type of shampoo?
at what water temperature?


Hi Melvin
It's difficult to ...

puppy eats sand  Not rated yet
My puppy ate sand at the beach and got sick is there anything I can do? He vomited once and his stool is sand. Will he be ok?


Hi
In all likelihood ...

de-worm puppy  Not rated yet
How long are you suppose to de-worm your puppy for?

Hi
Usually you can de-worm your pup at 3 weeks of age, and two or three more times - at veterinary ...

puppy vomiting and has diarrhea  Not rated yet
I have a german shepherd puppy who will be 1 year old on June 22nd. In the last few days he has been vomiting and has very liquid diarrhea. He was outside ...

Help! How old is this puppy?  Not rated yet
Hi.

I picked up an injured puppy on the side of the road in the country earlier. She was attacked by a coyote or another dog. I managed to clean all ...

puppy bowel movement  Not rated yet
My three week old puppy was taken form his mom and hasn't had a bowel movement in two days what do i do?


Hi
At three weeks old your pup is much too ...

how to tell if your shi tzu is sick?  Not rated yet
Our new puppy is 8 weeks old and he is active, he is trying to eat plants around the house and we have since put them up because we are unsure if this ...

How to know if my english bulldog is pregnant?  Not rated yet
Our british bulldog was away with our granddaughter on the weekend of April 27th. When she came home that Sunday night she looked swollen at her back ...

Lots of water going in but not coming out. Help  Not rated yet
I've just gotten a 4 month old Bichon male puppy. He weighs just over 8 lbs. We brought him home Monday( 3 days ago)and since that time I've known about ...

My dog seperates a puppy from the litter...  Not rated yet
Hello, I need some help regarding my pekingese and her litter of puppies. The five are about 2 weeks old now, and most are growing bigger, except for two ...

My 10 week old puppy won't eat  Not rated yet
I have a 10 week old Newfoundland. She will pick at her food but won't eat like normal. She has been with us for almost 2 weeks and still has not finished ...

8 week old staff puppy  Not rated yet
My 8 week old staff puppy as started to sleep a lot and is being sick and her poop is like water, is this a common thing?


Hi Mark
No, this isn't ...

how should i feed my 3 wek old puppie?  Not rated yet
hi how you doing my name is johny and i have a 3 week old puppie i wana make sure im feeding it right and how much should i feed her a day?

i also ...

bathing how soon after birth  Not rated yet
My dog gave birth on sunday night. i would like to know how soon i could bathe her she went to the vet on monday and got rid of some of that green gooey ...

how often do 9 day old puppies poop  Not rated yet
I have a 9 day old puppy that we have been bottle feeding and he seems to be constipated.

I got him to poop a small amount yesterday and it was harder ...

Chihuahua puppies  Not rated yet
when can you give newborn Chihuahua puppies a bath?


Hi Callenia
It's not a good idea to give puppies a bath before they're 7 weeks old. Young pups ...

Walking  Not rated yet
I have a 14 week old Labrador, and I'm wondering how far I can walk him daily. I don't want to overdo it.


Hi David
Puppies, especially those of ...

3wk.old toy poodle pup having trouble walking  Not rated yet
I have a litter of toy poodles 3 are walking, playing etc.But one is wobbly, seems to be in his back legs.

He will walk a little and then do a split ...

5 month rotti has Diarrhea!   Not rated yet
She has been to the vet and did fecal and checked her blood work and for worms and she still has Diarrhea! he just gave her the presciption food and it ...

My 3 month old puppy throws tantrums when i leave his presence  Not rated yet
My husband told me today that when i left to the store and buster didn't know it and buster ran outside in puppy yelping and screaming and came into the ...

puppy shots  Not rated yet
My parents just got a puppy.

It is 7 weeks old. And they want to know what kind of shots the puppy needs and when to get them for her.

And what ...

Eating Poop  Not rated yet
I have a 1 lb 8 oz schnoodle.....he is terrified of a leash, has diarrhea, eating his poop.

I have had shelties in the past and I can't ever remember ...

Boy Puppy Problems  Not rated yet
Here is another question I have for you. My 3 month old golden retriever seems to have his male genitals out a lot and it seems like for no reason.

We ...

Hot Belly  Not rated yet
I have a new 8 week old Australian Cattle dog mix and her belly is very hot. Should I be concerned? She sometimes lays her belly on the air vent.


Hi
...

5 week old puppy  Not rated yet
My pitbull puppy has traces of blood in her poop, so far 3 times in a row, is it a sign of parvo and is it too late?

The person we bought it from said ...

My mini schanuzer changes her top coat color after shaving?  Not rated yet
Hi!

I've noticed my schanuzer changed her top coat color from grey to brown.

I've no idea whether this is normal for her or hand stripping has to ...

dead skin and itch  Not rated yet
My puppy has a lot of bumps on his stomach that causes him to scratch constantly it also causes dry skin what could it be?


Hi
There are a couple ...

Puppy Biting  Not rated yet
We have to lab mix puppies, they bite at us an gnaw on fingers and toes, sometimes hard. How do we stop them?


Hi
Biting is a very common puppy problem!...

5 month old female rottweiler has Diarrhea  Not rated yet
My 5 month old rotti has Diarrhea since this morning then when i took her out in the afternoon her poop was like water and had a little blood in it.

When ...

Newborn Chiwawa Puppies  Not rated yet
What is the earliest to take a new born pup away from its mom? She gave birth to three and there are only two left.

I'm afraid she will take out the ...

8 month old puppy getting grey hair  Not rated yet
Hi again,

I love your site by the way, it is very informative. I have checked through all the questions and have not found an answer for this one.

Our ...

How old does my puppy have to be before i give him a bath???  Not rated yet
my Chihuahua is seven days old, how old does he have to before we give him a bath???


Hi
It's best not to bath a puppy until he's at least 7 or 8 ...

Puppy piddles  Not rated yet
My puppy is 15 weeks old now and we've been trying to house break him since he was 8 weeks old. He knows to jump up on the door if he has to go, but he ...

My daughter brought him home...  Not rated yet
As my daughter and her father were driving down the road tonight, a puppy fell off the sidewalk and nearly went under his front tire. Luckily, he was ...

Why does my puppy hate water?  Not rated yet
Hi there,

A few days ago I purchased a 9 week old yellow labrador retriever puppy( her name is puddles). Well I gave her a bath with warm water, gently ...

sick puppy  Not rated yet
puppy has had his second set of shots yesterday and is now vomiting, diarrhea and high temperature.


Hi
Reactions to puppy vaccinations aren't that ...

Puppy has runny poop and was de wormed yesterday  Not rated yet
My 3 month old lab got her first set of shots and was de-wormed yesterday. She has really runny poop and pooped in her cage she also vomited a little ...

My Bichon/Shitzu puppy...  Not rated yet
Hi!I have a 7 month old Bichon/shitzu. She was the runt of the litter..I have her brothers and sisters also and they are bigger than her.

It seems she ...

sneezing  Not rated yet
i just got a 9 week old chihuahua puppy and she is sneezing and seems like she has a cold in her eye.

she was fine when i got her, don't know if maybe ...

help - poop eating puppy  Not rated yet
Why does my puppy eat her poop???????


Hi
Disgusting as it sounds to us humans, poop eating is a natural behavior for puppies!

When they're tiny,...

Worried about mom  Not rated yet
I have an American Bulldog and this is her first litter she had 8!

We have lost 3 because she is so big she did not know she smothered them we are ...

After the water  Not rated yet
How long after my dogs water breaks should you see the first puppy?

Hi Jessica
The contractions break the sac surrounding the pup, but it can depend ...

How often should I give my aussie shepherd water?  Not rated yet
I'm torn between what i've been reading in all these puppy training books and such, but I need to find a way to control my puppy's peeing.


Is there ...

Puppy Diarrhea   Not rated yet
M Puppy has had two runny poos in the last two days, is this a problem?


Hi Vicky
That really depends on the reason for the diarrhea. If it's caused ...

new puppy and older dog  Not rated yet
I have a 12year old lab/chow mix and just adopted a new 9 week old puppy we think it is a saint bernard/lab mix.

The older one wants nothing to do ...

how old does my puppy have to be before i can give him his shots  Not rated yet
How old does my puppy have to be to give him his shots?


Hi
It's best to start his vaccinations at around 7 or 8 weeks of age. He'll need three sets ...

my maltese is constipated  Not rated yet
My Maltese is 10 lbs 4 years old, who usually go each morning first thing. However we went on a trip traveled in the car about 14 hours, taking her out ...

my puppy's diarrhea wont go away  Not rated yet
I got my puppy Thumper about 3 months ago from the Humane Society. When we got him he had diarrhea and they told us he had roundworm and to follow up with ...

puppy food amounts  Not rated yet
How much food should i feed my 8 week old puppy a day?


Hi
You should follow the feeding guidelines on the bag of whichever food you are using. These ...

My rottie won't stop eating everything!!!!  Not rated yet
Hi. I have an 8 month old female rottweiler and for as long as i can remember, she has been actively seeking out things to eat, as if possessed, on the ...

vomiting and diarrhea  Not rated yet
My Shar-pei shepherd cross who is 9 months old spent 3 days at an "open-concept" kennel (he was not caged).

We picked him up on thursday, and he has ...

Reflux vs. Parvo  Not rated yet
It's me again as per the pups and the kitten they are fine.

On the other hand my mom just got a pup and he has nausea in the mornings. He eats well,...

skinny puppy  Not rated yet
I have a male 5 month old chihuahua (can't spell) puppy. He eats like a horse and I can't leave dry food down for him or he will eat it all and swell up ...

puppy hasnt pooped  Not rated yet
We got our puppy yesterday around 6pm, its 9 am today and he has not pooped. Is this normal?

Since we got him yesterday he has not pooped, he's probably ...

My puppy just got his first set of shots......  Not rated yet
....now there are tapeworms coming out of his butt.

The vet did not treat him for tapeworms, they did a fecal and said he was negative.

My question ...

My puppies ate a kitten.  Not rated yet
My female husky had puppies, they are 7 weeks old. Today she found a stray kitten and she ate it or swallowed it, I don't know.

Well, when we put ...

Train-Um Puppy Aid  Not rated yet
Hi there! I was looking through your website, which by the way was very helpful, & I noticed that you recommended a training aid product called Train-...

Bath  Not rated yet
Can I give my 3 month old Boxer Puppy a bath?

HI Justin
Yes, at three months your puppy is old enough to bathe without worrying too much about him ...

Puppy swallowing stones  Not rated yet
We've got a 5 month old swiss shepherd puppy and he is eating stones.

Why is he doing it and how can we stop him from eating stones?

He was really ...

how long should I wait to give my puppy its shots?  Not rated yet
How long do you have to wait to give your puppy their second shots?


Hi
You generally give a puppy three sets of the combination vaccine, at three ...

should i give my puppy more medicine ???  Not rated yet
My puppy is six weeks old and weights 5 pounds. i dewormed him four days ago and there are nine other puppy's so i don't know if he has pooped out the ...

puppy of about 1 month old,not eating and only sleeping.  Not rated yet
well i saw a puppy of about a month old on the road,who was being bullied by other full grown dogs.

i rescued it and took it back home and gave some ...

Should I get two crates? Follow-up question   Not rated yet
Question regarding crate size/sizes:

My future puppy, Jet, is a Standard Poodle. Space for crate is a bit of an issue. I was planning on 42" wire ...

best age for gettin a puppy!  Not rated yet
i am lookin at getting my girlfriend a puppy an she loves jackhuahua puppys so wondering what kind of age would b the best age to get 1 because she won'...

scratch on puppy's stomach and diarrhea connected?  Not rated yet
My puppy is 5 weeks old. She was sold to us a little earlier than normal because my youngest daughter wanted her as an kindergarten graduation gift, she ...

Should I get two crates?  Not rated yet
Greetings,

SO happy to have found this site; Thank you for being here.

We are bringing home our Standard Poodle puppy, Jet, in three weeks, (when ...

How much sleep in a day for 8 week old puppy  Not rated yet
How many hours a day does an 8 week old puppy sleep? Is it possible that they get their days and nights mixed up?

I can't seem to keep him up any ...

shih poo problems with poop  Not rated yet
At times our 3 month old female shihpoo ( Oreo) has difficulty pushing the last piece of poop out. She does a great job on the paper but seems to think ...

Puppy and older dog  Not rated yet
We have a 2year old Male shihtzu dog and have now recently brought home a 10 week puppy male shihtzu.

The puppy and dog begin playing okay and then ...

how much am i supposed to feed my 4 month old german shepherd?  Not rated yet
hi...i have a 4 month old german shepherd puppy and i have no idea how much i'm supposed to feed her and how many times a day.

i have been feeding her ...

My puppy   Not rated yet
I have a three week old rat terrier puppy. We got him four days ago when his mom died. He is eating good but he is only pooping once a day. Is that normal?...

german shepherd pups  Not rated yet
good day!
i have a german shepherd puppy about 2 mos and 3 wks old. I've bathed her every week and just notice that she is itching and started to have ...

limping  Not rated yet
HI! i have a 6 month old great dane called Moose. We went for a trip over the weekend, 3 hour drive. we stopped once on the way. As soon as we got off ...

Puppy Bath?  Not rated yet
How many times should a puppy take a bath in a month?


Hi
It really shouldn't be necessary to bathe your puppy very often, once a month at most. However ...

How to house break your puppy  Not rated yet
I have a 7 wk old puppy. How do I go about house training her?

Also I caught her eating her own poop, is that normal?


Hi Tammy
I'll answer your ...

puppy chews everything  Not rated yet
My pup, a maltese-pug, chews everything.

How do i prevent this, and could this be healthy for him?

Hi Chynna
Chewing is just one of those things ...

DE -WORMING A PUPPY  Not rated yet
HOW OFTEN DO YOU DE-WORM A PIT BULL PUPPY?

Hi
Usually a puppy has been de-wormed at least once before it leaves the breeder at 8 weeks old.

It should ...

My new 9 week old Shih Tzu puppy has diarrea, how can i make it better?  Not rated yet
I brought him home yesterday and bought a new food- could that be the problem?


Hi Emily
I'd say that's exactly what's causing the problem!

Any ...

puppy ate ran around and vomited  Not rated yet
My 6 wk old lab puppy ate, ran around and then vomited.

Is it just because she had just eaten?

Hi Lori
I can't say for certain, but if your puppy ...

rabies shot  Not rated yet
How long after the rabies shot can a puppy go outside?

Hi Joann
Your pup should be fine to be outside as soon as he's had his shot.

As it's usually ...

sleep patterns  Not rated yet
How much sleep should my 10 week old puppy get?

I have only had him for 3-4 days and I am a nervous parent.

Hi
Puppies sleep a lot, they're like ...

HOW OFTEN IS IT OKAY TO WASH YOUR PUPPY?  Not rated yet
MY PUPPY IS ALWAYS GETTING SO DIRTY OUTSIDE IN THE MUD AND DIRT.

HE IS A NON-SHED, LONG HAIRED PUP. I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE HIM A BATH EVERY TIME HE GETS ...

My Pom still hasn't gotten all his long fur..  Not rated yet
My fiance and I got Rosco in the beginning of Febuary of '08 and to this day, he still hasn't gotten all the pretty fur. Whenever I give him a bath, I ...

Bath  Not rated yet
How long do we have to wait to take the new born puppies a bath?

HI Kimberly
The momma dog should keep the puppies clean by licking them thoroughly,...

when can you give the dog a bath?  Not rated yet
I'm about to get a new puppy in like 40 min. (maybe) and i was wondering when can you give it a bath so we can bue it shampoo and conditioner


also ...

I know I am being over protective, I think, but..  Not rated yet
I took my 11 week old golden retriever puppy out aout 2 hours ago to potty. He had a bowel movement and some of it was a little mucus-y, a hint, and i ...

toilet training  Not rated yet
i have 5 dogs, 4 trained, but my new wee yorkie is more difficult. i don't tell her off when she gets it wrong but praise her when she gets it right.

can ...

Timberwolf Dog Food  Not rated yet
I wanted to let you know that I stumbled upon your web site when I was looking for info on commercial dog food. I read your page with the Dog Food Comparison....

I found a puppy dog  Not rated yet
I am so upset cuz i found this cute male white with some black i think he is maltese/poodle don't know his age friendly but was very matted with stickers ...

shots  Not rated yet
How old does a puppy have to be for it to get its first shots?

So if you have any other dogs they don't get sick.

Samantha
Normally a puppy will ...

worms  Not rated yet
Is it safe to pet a puppy that has worms?

Hi
Yes, it's safe, but it's important to wash your hands after playing or petting the puppy.

Be especially ...

Kennel cough  Not rated yet
I just bought a German Shepherd puppy from a vet clinic here in Korea.. (army) But they say she is 3 months old. I took her to the vet because she lost ...

6 week old puppy!!  Not rated yet
We just bought a puppy he is 6 weeks old and has no teeth, can I feed him puppy food or should I give him milk out of a bottle?


Hi Crystal
Are you ...

beagle pup  Not rated yet
At what age can I take a beagle pup from its mom?


Hi
A puppy needs to stay with it's momma for at least 8 weeks. If you take a pup away from it's ...

Yorkie Puppy Size  Not rated yet
Hi,

I have a 17 week old, female, yorkie pup. When we brought her home at 10 weeks she weighed 2.1 lbs, at 12 weeks she weighed 2.1 lbs. At 16 weeks ...

i have a 13 week old puppy   Not rated yet
I am worry that there may be something wrong with her every time i put her out.

she does both jobs but then she keeps walking and act's like she has ...

Puppy urination  Not rated yet
I have a pomeranian, shitzu and she is 9 1/2 months old, i was wondering how long she goes through the puppy urination stages.

Also wondering how to ...

Dirty puppies  Not rated yet
Hello, I have a litter of 5 puppies, that are almost 5 weeks old. The mama came to me as she was abandoned while pregnant by previous owners.

My issue ...

how long.?  Not rated yet
How Long do You have To Leave puppies before you touch them ?


Hi Sian
It's best not to touch newborn puppies any more than is absolutely necessary ...

what is wrong with my puppy?  Not rated yet
My dog had three puppies in good health they are three weeks. Now today two died, they stopped eating and got real weak and died. Now the third one is ...

i live in mex  Not rated yet
I live here in mex, is there any problem getting a dog shipped here when i buy one?

Looking for a male. What are the things i need to do to ship a dog ...

TIPS FOR MY STAFF PUP 7 WEEKS OLD.  Not rated yet
CAN YOU TELL ME IF MY PUP LOOKS FULL STAFF?.AND IF IT IS NORMAL FOR HIM TO BITE OUR HANDS AND FEET?

AND IF IT IS A SAFE DOG TO HAVE?

THANK YOU.


Hi ...

10 mo puppy - doesnt bark & super picky  Not rated yet
Hi, I search your puppy questions forum for something that may help and i haven't found anything so i will ask.

I rescued a dog from a local animal ...

leaves water from mouth  Not rated yet
My german shepherd puppy of 2 months age leaves water from mouth. The water smells very badly, please suggest me what i do!


Hi Gagan
I'm not exactly ...

hopefully you can help  Not rated yet
I have a 2 year old springer spaniel and he has a big problem of only having one seizure sometimes 2 a month.

The vets say he has to have at least 6 ...

dog agility   Not rated yet
I want to know what equipment to use for dog agility courses


Hi Hannah
Agility is a great sport and lots of fun for both dog and owner!

You can ...

my 3 week old puppy cant use his back legs  Not rated yet
My 3 week old puppy can't use his back legs properly, he is being bottle fed as he can't suckle from his mum properly.

He has no co-ordination, i am ...

What is he???   Not rated yet
I have a 13 week old puppy (his name is Moo) that I've had since he was about 8 weeks old. He was sold to me as a Border Collie/La