Designer and Mixed Breed Dog Community - Forum

Acorns

ksmithpa@designermixes.org (ksmithpa) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:07 GMT

Hi all. I know some of us talked about our little ones eating acorns and wondering if they were toxic or not and I found out some new information. Acorns are very toxic to dogs! My vet said that they can cause serious health issues including renal failure and death!! I am really worried not cause my Chipoo, Sophie, will not stop eating them. Yesterday we were outside and I had to stop her no less than 20 times. She loves them for some reason. I try to watch here but as you know it is almost impossible to watch them 24/7. Please be careful. She seems fine, but of course since I found this out, I see all kinds of things I didn't before. So, please watch your babies and don't let them eat acorns.

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 11/2/2009 at 4:39 PM by ksmithpa

Reply: Our vet has us keep two things, Children's Benedryl since Junior gets to running so much and gets excited he starts wheezing and Pepto Bismol for upset stomach, so far both work on him. He is the Shih Tzu.

Hi I'm New!

Linda78@designermixes.org (Linda78) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:21:55 GMT

Hi, My name is Holly and I recently got a new puppy, his name is Thor and he is an 8 week old ChiPoo! I love him, he is amazing. I just wanted to introduce myself, because I'm probably going to be on here a lot.

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 11/2/2009 at 4:21 PM by Linda78

Reply: Hi Holly.. welcome to you and Thor!
We have a 9 mo. old Chipoo, Edward...He's a great little dog (for
the most part) and, we love him to pieces...
good luck!!
linda

Panty liners

Linda78@designermixes.org (Linda78) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:46:15 GMT

my dog Edward ate a pantyliner tonight!!!!!
the whole thing. tried to get it from him and
he growled and just swallowed it. We're so worried
now that it will cause a problem. Has anyone else
had this happen??

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 10/28/2009 at 12:46 PM by Linda78

Reply: ok, that makes sense to treat after he drops it...i will try that. getting desperate. I don't want him to turn vicious on us.
Glad to hear Lacey and Logan are doing better w/the barking.
It's a tough job raising these guys to be good citizens!! but, so worth it!
Thanks, Stephanie!!!

growling when taking a rawhide bone

sands904@designermixes.org (sands904) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:20:56 GMT

Edward will be 7 months in a couple of weeks. Lately, when
we try to take a rawhide from him, he growls and clamps down on it
and pushes our hands away.
I've tried offering him a treat instead and, that worked a couple of
times. I can take just about anything away from him except the rawhides.
Any suggestions how to stop this behavior or do we just stop giving him
the bones?
Other than this one bad behavior, he's a good dog..

There are 3 replies, with the last one on 10/28/2009 at 12:20 PM by sands904

Reply: Hello, we are all doing pretty good here! Sounds like Edward is being a puppy though . I would suggest playing the Give/Take game with him 2 to 3 times a day. Get two toys (preferrably they same if possible). Give him one toy and keep the other behind your back. Give him a few seconds to get interested in the toy he has then show him the other toy (the one behind your back). He should show interest and sniff the new toy and drop the old toy when he does release the new toy and pick up the one he dropped and put it behind your back. Continue this for 5 to 10 minutes. When he is consistantly dropping the toy in his mouth upon seeing the new toy start saying 'drop it' as he opens his mouth. Keep working with this and start saying the cue earlier and earlier (gradually). Eventually you should be able to say 'drop it' before showing him the new toy and he will drop it. Start this with toys that he doesn't value too much (ie: guard) and gradually work up to the toys that he values highly (ie: rawhides). Best of Luck!

Bichon/Poodle, indoor and outdoor potty training

Grammy@designermixes.org (Grammy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:34:47 GMT

I have a 11 pound Bichon/Poodlemix. She is a rescue and I take her outside now which she still has accidents when I'm not watching her carefully. How can I retrain her to papers indoors? She is 8 yrs. old and I know this makes it all the more difficult, but please any tips will do. As any Bichon owner knows, they can get a little stubborn streak. Now when outside, if she doesn't want to be there she just plants her feet on the growund and I either tug on her leaseh or pick her up and plant her elsewhere in the yard. Please help. Thank you to all who respond.

PARVO

sophiesmom@designermixes.org (sophiesmom) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:17:58 GMT

My son's family adopted a 7 week old Jack Russell/Chihuha from the Animal Rescue League. Right after they got it she couldn't keep anything down and refused to eat or drink, they took her to the vet and he said that "she was just having a hard time getting use to having a family", he gave her an antibiotic but it didn't do any good. I persuaded them to take her to the Emergency Animal Clinic and they diagnosed her with Parvo, said she had about an 85% chance of survival, she lasted less than 24 hours. When my daughter in law called the vet she asked him why he didn't check her for Parvo and he told her that she was "playful and didn't have any blood in her stool". He was a little astonished that she had died from Parvo. What we want to know is how she cleans the house, she has used bleach, what about the carpet, and how long before they can take another dog into their house and does it have to be an adult or can it be a puppy? I know it will have to have had it's Parvo vaccination before they do so. Any advice?

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 10/21/2009 at 8:17 AM by sophiesmom

Reply: For carpets you should go to the vet, one you trust, and they have a solution you can buy. You can use it for everything, not just the carpets. Good luck.

Morkie breeders

bbmgoblue@designermixes.org (bbmgoblue) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:07:09 GMT

Please help. I am looking for a reputable morkie breeder that I can get two teacup morkies (brother and sister) so scared to do this on Internet.

Bobby

I am not sure what my dog is mixed with can you help?

luvmydog@designermixes.org (luvmydog) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:49:53 GMT

We found a stray dog 2 months ago and believe she is Labrador. The vet said yes, however as she is getting older her features are changing and I am guessing she may be mixed. The vet stated she believed, at the time, she was only 8 months old. I posted a recent photo to my page. Here is a link to her photo as well. What do you think she maybe mixed with. I just want to see if you all say the very breed I think it might be. She is (best guess) 10 months old now and a bundle of fun. Thank you :o)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zJJtSPZUFoM/St51fKwNfXI/AAAAAAAAAIo/PTa3NSAyxTc/s1600-h/FILE0061+-+Copy.JPG

Bichon Skin Allergies

Grammy@designermixes.org (Grammy) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:13:08 GMT

My little white Bichon/Poodle has skin allergies and she licks her feet til they bleed. The really bad itching just started and I am taking her to the vet this evening to have her checked and possible anti-itch meds. I had her on Benedryl early on in the season which seemed to help some. Then she was on a pain med for a pulled muscle, so i stopped the Beneryl not wanting to over medicate her. I am taking her to vet to hopefully resolve this issue. I tried bitter apple to discourage chewing but didn't really help. She really hates grass as I do believe she wasn't on grass due to being a caged or otherwise housed puppy mill breeder. She has been really hard to housetrain and I just take her often to avoid accidents. She is a rescue and 8 years old so I'm not at all familiar with her past medical history other than the past year when she was rescued by a group. Any answers other than Prednisone?

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 10/19/2009 at 11:13 AM by Grammy

Reply: I think you are very correct on the lap sitting thing. My little Bichon loves to have me hold her on her back like a baby and rock her til she falls asleep. (She snores also!) Her allergies seem to be better now since the frost and cooler weather. Probably not as much pollen etc now. I have als seen a new product advertised in Dog Fancy Magazine from a company called Nurtured Pets. They have small strips like band aids that sooth and help heal hot spots, surgery sites etc. Will try the pet store. They may help. Thanks to all who responded to my question. Grammy

hiccups

dhietpas@designermixes.org (dhietpas) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:52:36 GMT

Im not sure if I should be concerned, but my daniff Ben gets the hiccups every day. he dosent seem bothered, but I know with a large breed dog I have to be concerned with bloat. are the two connected?Is thare somthing els I should be concerned about? thanks for any info. Jake

There are 6 replies, with the last one on 10/19/2009 at 8:52 AM by dhietpas

Reply: Ok, this may sound bad to some ppl that may want to read something into it that isn't there but, zsa get hiccups and has forever....I do the same thing to her that I did to my kids...that my mom did to me....and it works everytime. I told my vet "Dr Denise" and she just laughed and said if it doesn't bother her and she understands what you are doing...Of course, I would NEVER do anything to make her frightened of me....just a small BOOO....and bam they are gone. The thing that does alarm me is her Wheezzing/snorting sound that encompasses her entire body????anyone else have this and find the answer or a cure? She hasn't done it for the vet yet but she says that its probably related to the allergies.....

Barking

sands904@designermixes.org (sands904) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:38:38 GMT

We were having trouble with our two Chipoos barking at EVERYTHING. They would constantly bark at people walking by, kids playing outside, the neighbors mowing their lawn. You name it they barked at it. We tried filling an empty pop can with some pennies and shaking it and saying 'Quiet' when they barked. It has made drastic improvements. They still bark some, but when you tell them quiet they actually listen now. Hope this helps others.

There are 12 replies, with the last one on 10/19/2009 at 8:38 AM by sands904

Reply: Thanks for the suggestions! I have actually taught the meaning of the word "Quiet" and they will pretty much stop barking on command. No squirt bottle needed. It probably took longer but I do not like the idea of training with aversives if they are avoidable. Plus what if you are out and don't have a squirt bottle?...How do you get them to stop barking?....Thanks again!

Separation Anxiety

dhietpas@designermixes.org (dhietpas) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:27:34 GMT

We have three dogs, Lacey and Logan are 3 year old Chipoos and Lance our newest addition a 9 month old German Shepherd mix. We got Lacey first when she was 11 weeks old and Logan 5 weeks later, he was 10 weeks old.

They have been together ever since. Logan seems to be very protective of Lacey. If we are out of the house with both of them either on walks, at the store and now at the park and she gets out of his site he gets very anxious, whines and pulls on the leash trying to find her.

We can take them places alone but of course it would be great to take them together as well. I am hoping with some more time apart and work we can eventually achieve this. If anyone has a similar problem or ideas on how to help that would be great...

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 10/19/2009 at 8:27 AM by dhietpas

Reply: I agree with bman, I also have 2 dogs....I hold izzi she is the really excited exuberant one who will startle another dog or person with her excitement. zsa zsa is calmer and has a more calm approach to anything....this lets me know how what the temperature of the situation is going to be....then I monitor izzi for a few minutes....she is always the one who will be the immediate friend, while zsazsa watches them play....and that is the way zsa wants it.

New

Bigbearshadow@designermixes.org (Bigbearshadow) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:17:25 GMT

hello if anyone is also looking to get another breed i would get a labmeraner thety are smart we justgot one at 10 weeks old and he has not had any accidents at all he is very smart

Steriod shot for Shoulder injury

mili5726@designermixes.org (mili5726) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:59:30 GMT

I took my 8 month old male cockinese to the vet because he started limping on his front leg about a month ago. It was progressively gotten worse, so I took him in today to have it looked at. The vet said he injured his shoulder and gave him a steriod shot. Has anyone had any experience with this. Does it work? Does it work long term?

Can I cover Bichon's Feet to help them heal

Grammy@designermixes.org (Grammy) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:22:47 GMT

My little Bichon/Poodle mix has "seasonal allergies". She licks her feet til sore. Can I wrap them in vet wrap until they heal? She will even sneak into another room so I can't tell her "no" when she licks. Sometimes put her on a leash tied to kitchen chair while I fix a meal so she doesn't sneak away. Don't really like to do that but even a few licks brings blood. I don't think they are still itching but i think she licks them because they are open wounds. What can I put on them to help them heal. She's on a step down prednisone now for the allergies.

Newbie with a Chiweenie

sophiesmom@designermixes.org (sophiesmom) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:14:11 GMT

I just wanted to stop in and introduce us. I'm Amanda, and my Chiweenie is Bella. We live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Bella is two years old and I've had her almost a year. I've been a much happier person with this little dog in my life.

Yooperbug
(Amanda)

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 10/12/2009 at 8:14 AM by sophiesmom

Reply: Welcome Amanda. I am the proud mama of Sophie, a Chipoo and Roody Poo, a Malchi. This is the greatest place for parents like us. lol The people are great and have so much good info. Again, welcome.

New member with a Great Weimar

Linda78@designermixes.org (Linda78) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:37:46 GMT

Hello everybody, I am so glad to see a site for mixed breeds(designer doggies)two weeks ago when i found this little guy i never heard of Great Weimars and ya know what not of alot of people have ..even my vet ! any info...history ...would be great..I have posted a pic of my little blue coated/blue eyed wonder and looking forward to see some of yours!!

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 10/8/2009 at 7:37 PM by Linda78

Reply: Hi and, welcome to you and Storm.
He is adorable! lots of luck and fun times to you both!
I have a 10 year old Cockapoo named Kipper and an 8 mo. old Chipoo
named Edward.
THis is a great site with lots of nice people and a wonderful mix
of dogs!

Getting the Puppy to go Only Outside

cotton@designermixes.org (cotton) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:27:37 GMT

We have lifted the Newspaper and we take him out right after he eats and when he wakes up.

Is there anything else we should be doing him to get him to go only outside?

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 10/8/2009 at 12:27 PM by cotton

Reply: Hello.. I have a 10 week old Cheagle.. we have been crate training him. He does very well in his crate, no accidents. We take him out, he pees and poops at least twice and then when we bring him back in, with in 10-15 minutes he will always pee and poop again. It never matters how many times we take him out, he will go outside but always come right back in and do it some more.. I am wondering if it's because he is tiny he can't hold it or he is just so stuborn he refuses to be potty trained! LOL

thanks for any advice..

Staci

I need pottytraining HELP!!!!

Bentley@designermixes.org (Bentley) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:08:23 GMT

Hello! I really need some advice. I have a wonderful, beautiful & month old American Bulldog / Boxer mix. She in the past 2 months has started peeing in the house again. I can't figure out why she is doing it. She was completely house trained. She has gone as far as to pee on my bed. Please someone help!!!

There are 7 replies, with the last one on 10/7/2009 at 3:08 AM by Bentley

Reply: Hi
I am also new to the forum & Bentley is the first doggy that I have ever had.
I know it may sound silly but I'm 25 years old & never had a pet. Bentley is a 9 week old Rottsky,
I am having trouble with him messing. I have emptied out the study & turned it into a room for him.
In one corner is his food & water, another his blanky & sleeping stuff with chewy toys and on one side I have put paper.
When in his room he is a good boy & uses the paper, but once I let him loose in the house he just messes wherever he wants to.
In a month he is going to be left outside & sleep in his kennel. The vet says its fine.
What should I do to stop him from messing inside wherever he wants to?

Weird food addictions

sophiesmom@designermixes.org (sophiesmom) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:45:34 GMT

My dog Fugly loves to eat pistachio's. He will break them right out of the shells and then he spit's out the shells and eats the nuts. He is totally addicted and I can no longer eat them when he is around or he will be in my lap drooling. My Chihuahua's love American cheese so much that we call it the Magic Cheese. They will be the most obedient dogs you have ever seen if you have a cheese slice or even just a empty wrapper.
Do any of your dogs have weird food likes?

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 10/6/2009 at 12:45 PM by sophiesmom

Reply: My Malchi, Roody, is a cheese slice fool! He and my daughter have had this cheese chase thing for years. She will get a piece out of fridge, he sees it and the chase is on. She will run through the house with it and he will be right on her heels. Crazy bout the cheese. And vienna sausages. He will be outside and if he hears the top pop on a can and he runs as fast as his little legs will carry him. They are so high in sodium that he can't have much but he doesn't care, he's happy with a bite.

Clicker training

Linda78@designermixes.org (Linda78) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:54:14 GMT

Does anyone use the clicker method for training?
Ive been hearing more about it and, am thinking of
trying it. would love some advice or comments about it.

There are 12 replies, with the last one on 10/3/2009 at 11:54 AM by Linda78

Reply: Thank you so much for all the helpful hints...
So far the 2 of them are doing great with sit/stay/down.
I'd really like to get the barking at the door under control so will
start working on that.
Kipper is no problem in the park. Likes meeting other dogs.
Edward seems to be getting a little better too.
We are taking him to the pet store again today. We have been doing
this with him to hopefully get him more used to being around other dogs.
I will bring my clicker w/me.
Yesterday, my daughter brought him to PetSmart and, she said he
was a perfect gentlemen!

Will let you know how it goes!

Ulnar Osteotomy on my puppy

Linda78@designermixes.org (Linda78) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:32:27 GMT

My Ginger had her surgery on Tuesday Sept 8th. Came home on Wednesday. She is doing good. It was on her right front leg.The Ulnar and Radius was growing at different rates and the Ulnar was starting to bow. Just having a time walking. Needing to keep her down is something else for a Shih-poo. She will have the soft cast on for two weeks, stiches out and then back on with the soft cast for a few more weeks. I hope all heals well for her, since she went through so much.
Update she had the cast changed 3 times since her surgery, due to the cast keeps slipping down on her tiny leg. This past week they took the stitches out and she will be going back in about a week to have it
x-rayed to see how she is doing. Maybe jus two more weeks for the cast if it is healing good.
Ginger and Kathy

There are 3 replies, with the last one on 10/2/2009 at 9:32 PM by Linda78

Reply: aw, I hope Ginger heals a lot faster than 4 more weeks!! Poor little
girl! Best wishes from Kipper and Edward!

Doesn't Recognize His Brother After Grooming

sycadoog@designermixes.org (sycadoog) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:30:47 GMT

I have a Poochin named Logan who's 9 months old and a Yorkiepoo named Bailey who's 8 months. They've been together since birth and are the best of friends.until they get groomed.

When they get home Logan doesn't seem to recognize Bailey and will attack him whenever he comes near. I thought maybe it was the scent from shampoo or something so we've tried unscented products and it doesn't help. I'm sure it has to do with Bailey smelling different but I would think he was smart enough to realize it's still his step brother who he's known since birth!

Has anyone else had this problem and if so did you find a solution?

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 10/1/2009 at 9:30 PM by sycadoog

Reply: I have seen this many times with my own dogs. I think that it has something to do with the way my dog behaves after he is groomed. I groom my dog at home so he is never out of the house and yet it still happens. I have noticed that he seems to act differently for a few hours up to a few days after he is clipped. It is like he knows how good he looks and shows off to his brother.

Greeting Behavior

sycadoog@designermixes.org (sycadoog) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:21:05 GMT

I have a 3 yr old Beabull, 1/2 beagle, 1/2 english bulldog. Gracie is the
most loveable dog, LOVES everyone, which I think is part of the issue. Whenever someone comes into the house, she is so.... excited to see them
that she goes nuts.. Jumps, cries, and then starts racing around the house, catapulting off walls and furniture. Have tried to break her of this and nothing seems to work...any suggestions?

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 10/1/2009 at 9:21 PM by sycadoog

Reply: I would suggest that whenever someone comes over you all completly ignore her until she is sitting quietly and then lots of praise and treats as long as she is sitting quietly. Make sure you use a extra special treat that she only gets when you have guests. You may need a willing partner to practice this with.
Have them knock on the door or whatever they normally do and repeat it a few times. Before you do this though make sure Grace has had plenty of exercise.
Good Luck

Hello from Canada - Mom of Chug and Lhatese

lin2805@designermixes.org (lin2805) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:43:51 GMT

Hi everyone, my name is Linda and I have had my chug (mixed pug/chihuahua) Romeo since July 2008 (he is 16 months old now) and just recently adopted a lhatese (mixed lhasa-apso maltese) named Charlie who is 10 months old. The two are getting along very well so far. My challenge with Charlie is he loves to yap lol and doesn't like to be crated very much, but he is getting better. He was not neutered when I adopted him, so that's on the "to do" list.

I'm anxious to look through the discussion forum!

Cheers to all. Linda