omg he's so cute. And take him out for walks... the chances of him actually catching anything on just walks are very very low. Just don't let him go near other dogs.
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Stop changing his food. Every time you do that his digestive system has to get used to it.
Now... what's up with the masking tape and piece of string on the turtle's back!?
Now... what's up with the masking tape and piece of string on the turtle's back!?
Originally posted by: Thera
It doesn't seem like you are dog people... yet.
- Look into crate training.
- The dog needs attention on a massive scale right now, probably equal to a baby. Even consider sleeping next to the crated dog on the couch or something. At least until it get's comforatable (see crate training)
- Don't change foods often. Use a high quality food if you can afford it, it makes a huge difference in the coat and stool consistence. (cheap food = squirts)
- Get the ASPCA complete guide to dogs.
Good luck.
I had him on the highest grade food I could find, but then returned it yesterday after he wasn't eating it and god him a bag of puppy pro plan which is what he was raised on before we got him. Is Puppy pro plan good?
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i always say you need two equal pets....a cat and dog is a decent enough combo as well, but they need a friend when they are alone.
I have three cats, all brothers. I learned that my original two cats got along best were brothers, but they also got along with their 'adopted' two sisters (not sisters to each other, just two strays I found at different times).
Not to break off in a tangent, any pet owners need to have the ability to care for the pet, not just want the pet. Especially the smarter mammals, they *need* attention. Those with animals you come over to see and the animal is totally oblivious to their owner and company are the most neglected, they have given up even trying.
Cute puppy though, reminds me of my last dog that an ex took off with, especially laying with the bone, I have a pic almost identical but on newspapers and with a knotted rope toy.
I have three cats, all brothers. I learned that my original two cats got along best were brothers, but they also got along with their 'adopted' two sisters (not sisters to each other, just two strays I found at different times).
Not to break off in a tangent, any pet owners need to have the ability to care for the pet, not just want the pet. Especially the smarter mammals, they *need* attention. Those with animals you come over to see and the animal is totally oblivious to their owner and company are the most neglected, they have given up even trying.
Cute puppy though, reminds me of my last dog that an ex took off with, especially laying with the bone, I have a pic almost identical but on newspapers and with a knotted rope toy.
We also have 4 guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are social animals, so we got them in pairs and buddied up. I wish I could get another dog or have adopted one of his brothers, but that doesn't seem like it can be an option right now as our hands are full with just one.
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I tottaly agree Alkemyst. Blitz demands attention and he receives it. I was watching over Blitz till he fell asleep at like 2 a.m. I was propped up on the bathroom floor next to the cute ah heck. I love the little guy already 
I don't know if we're ready to pair him up yet, let alone the funds. But pets do love companionship. I have 2 pair of guinea pigs and they are never bored.
I don't know if we're ready to pair him up yet, let alone the funds. But pets do love companionship. I have 2 pair of guinea pigs and they are never bored.
does he like baths? if not, maybe having him sleep in the empty tub isn't a good idea. btw I love that turtle leash.
That is also the reason that he was puking, because of the change of his food.
Why the weird leash?
He was puking before he even ate any of the new food. The problem was he wasn't eating at all, yet he was puking. He hasn't upchucked since last night so hopefully he's done with it until we get him to the vet tomorrow.
The turtle is a free range turtle during the day. She hides in nooks and crannies, but mostly underneath the deck curtains nowadays. The leash is just so we can track her when she's moving about the house. She's so domesticated that she begs for food at the end of the dinner table. Luckily, we've been keeping the dog away from her right now.
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Originally posted by: James3shin
I tottaly agree Alkemyst. Blitz demands attention and he receives it. I was watching over Blitz till he fell asleep at like 2 a.m. I was propped up on the bathroom floor next to the cute ah heck. I love the little guy already
I will agree financially two at a time are expensive if going for kittens and puppies...I knew my vet (worked for him as an intern plus have sent him a ton of business as he is the only one I truly trust, that's another thing there are tons of ok vets, but when things get complicated they are quick to say 'sleepy sleepy' time...he is also the head vet/director for the local zoo) and got a break on my three...but withing the first 6 months I had them since they were strays: Feline Leukemia, HIV/HPV tests, the kitten series, a round of advantage (NEVER BUY GROCERY STORE ANTI-FLEA PRODUCTS), declaw/de-'nut'
...and all the toys, beds, bowls, litter boxes, etc that go along with it.However, the plus side is they kept each other attention when we couldn't allowing us to 'sanely' complete our own work. When I had the puppy that was taken away, he demanded attention whenever we were home for the first year (then she left with him)...it was hard to cook or clean, he was good and would go 'lay down' but he'd just watch and do the little wiggle whenever we approached.
See how it goes with the little guy, maybe the turtle can provide him entertainment or watching the pigs (I had two that became a family of 8 as a kid, got to keep one baby).
Still like an only child, they can grow up just fine alone with added socialization...do you have a doggie park in your area? Maybe in a few months you can venture out to it.
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: James3shin
I tottaly agree Alkemyst. Blitz demands attention and he receives it. I was watching over Blitz till he fell asleep at like 2 a.m. I was propped up on the bathroom floor next to the cute ah heck. I love the little guy already
I will agree financially two at a time are expensive if going for kittens and puppies...I knew my vet (worked for him as an intern plus have sent him a ton of business as he is the only one I truly trust, that's another thing there are tons of ok vets, but when things get complicated they are quick to say 'sleepy sleepy' time...he is also the head vet/director for the local zoo) and got a break on my three...but withing the first 6 months I had them since they were strays: Feline Leukemia, HIV/HPV tests, the kitten series, a round of advantage (NEVER BUY GROCERY STORE ANTI-FLEA PRODUCTS), declaw/de-'nut'
However, the plus side is they kept each other attention when we couldn't allowing us to 'sanely' complete our own work. When I had the puppy that was taken away, he demanded attention whenever we were home for the first year (then she left with him)...it was hard to cook or clean, he was good and would go 'lay down' but he'd just watch and do the little wiggle whenever we approached.
See how it goes with the little guy, maybe the turtle can provide him entertainment or watching the pigs (I had two that became a family of 8 as a kid, got to keep one baby).
Still like an only child, they can grow up just fine alone with added socialization...do you have a doggie park in your area? Maybe in a few months you can venture out to it.
I plan to keep it up to date on al lof its shots and my paychecks along with the boyfriends will be and have been funding all of our pets. The guinea pigs actually live with the boyfriend as they would probably end up in a pot of stew at my house. We were actually supposed to take all 4 to a "pignic" yesterday over in VA to meet other guinea pig lovers and to let them meet other piggers, but then the puppy got sick. I do plan on taking the pup to meet other dogs and probably obedience school, but I have to make sure it gets seen at the vet first and gets his shots before I let the kid loose. I plan on taking him everywhere with me. The pigs hate car rides, but I've taken the turtle on car rides. She lives sitting in the passenger seat until she rolls off of the side.
I'm not going to let the pup and Turtie interact yet until the pup gets a clean bill of health. I don't want the Turtle getting sick from something I could've easily prevented. Somebody mentioned on another messageboard that my dog had symptoms of Parvo, which is contagious and deadly. I'm hoping he was just sick from all of the stress and possible worms rather than a fatal puppy disease. Keep your fingers crossed for us!
The pup is also teething A LOT right now. The turtle may end up as a chew toy if I introduce her to him right now and this Turtle is ~17 years old! I'm not going to let anything happen to her. She's a huge part of our family.
Anyways, more pictures later I'm sure. James and I are about to run back out to PetsMart for the 3rd day in a row to pick up some more chew toys. It's demolished a cardboard box downstairs already.
Oh, and also, I picked up K-9 Advantix from the vet's office yesterday for his fleas. It was a 6 month supply for $80. I found it cheaper online for around $55, but I can't afford to wait for it to get shipped here so I sprung out the extra money.
Too cute!
And how do you know the turtle is having fun? Do they actually express emotions somehow?
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