Friday, August 5, 2011

Another stray dog came to my house and IDK if she's pregnant?

PLEASE READ thoroughly because alot of people write without thinking or rereading! ANYWHOOO I get strays ALL THE TIME and it is very sad and of course i take them in bathe them, feed them, and give them water and I open them up and give them the opportunity to trust humans. I have a stray cat and a stray dog that I kept for 6 months now and 2 strays that I gave to the rescue and I have 2 of my own dogs on top of that =/ well....another stray came here again but was sooo terrified of anything and everything and I can't tell if she's been neglected or abused or probably both. She's acting weird so IDK if it's cuz she's never had normal interaction with other dogs or people but my dogs have opened her up a lil bit and she has not left my side and even freaks out when I go to the bathroom...i have to hand feed her to eat and it's so hard and IDK if I want to keep her but in her condition, I can't seem to call SPCA. They would either put her to sleep or IDK because she's so weird and doesn't move and she trust me but not fully yet and I've had her for 6 days already...IDK if she's pregnant as well, how can you tell? her nipples are big and hard but loose and I can't tell if it is from a previous litter or if she's in the beginning of her pregnancy PLEASE HELP..i am experienced with dogs and especially abused and neglected but she's a little different and because she acts weird I think she's pregnant...She poops 4 times or more every day since I had her and she eats and drinks more than my dogs and she's smaller than them as well and her rib cage is big and hard but her stomach is mushy and nipples seem loose like hanging kind of...she goes potty outside but waits till I sleep to crap somemore in the house and it seems she can't help herself or hold it so she releases at night..she DOES NOT do that at all during the day and she chews weird things that I never seen dogs chew and she started shredding a blanket I gave her in the middle of the night. She's more awake and alert at night if anything...I was going to keep her and take her to the vet but I have alot of dogs as is and idk what to do with her...she is also blind in one eye so idk if someone did that to her because she seems like she's not used to seeing out of one eye and cautious with her steps and accidentally bangs her face or runs into things on the blind side...she seems healthy overall though

Can someone PLEASE help me identify the illness I've been experiencing?

This could be many things, it sounds kinda like it may be Mono. It could be a form of Meningitis. Like I said it could be a lot of things. The best thing to do is make a dr. appt. and get some blood work done to check for the things and blood work will pick up a lot. Good Luck. There's a web site where u put in ur symptoms and it could help narrow it down to 2-3 things. The site is (web md ) Good Luck

Is there a place in Houston where i can get these pets?

my mom may let me get a pet as long as it is small. i want a dwarf rabbit or a cairn terrier does anyone know where i can find these animals in houston and not cost a lot

What kind of dog would be good for me?

sounds like you want a beagle to me! they are very loving and like to run and play. but they also like to cuddle up with you and give you love. i have a beagle basset hound and she is the best of both worlds. she loves to run and play but she likes to nap with me and cuddle! they are very loving and caring dogs. hope this helps and good luck with your new doggy!!

Wht are some drawbacks for the "forrest pansy" tree (aka redbud)?

Redbuds are one of my favorites as they are usually the sign of spring here in TN as they bloom before most other trees. The only drawback on these I have seen over the years it their propensity to grow multiple trunks or large branches close to the ground which eventually split. This is one reason pruning is key. Make sure to trim off any shoots that appear at the base especially when the tree is young. You may also remove any branches sprouting out in the first 4-5 feet just to keep the tree in good form.

Cistena plum shrub...pruning tips?

I would prefer that this shrub grow into a tree rather than a shrub....any tips? Thanks in advance!

I think my dog is having a fit? Help!!?

You need a new vet to at least get a second opinion. It sounds like your dog is having epileptic seizures and he needs special medication to keep the seizures under control. I have no idea when boxing day was but it sounds like there have been a lot of seizures in a short period of time. Your dog can have brain damage. If the seizures cluster, it is an emergency and you should take the dog to the emergency vet ASAP. Again, this , of course is an educated guess, but blood work can be normal with a seizure dog (I have one) and many other tests need to be done by a canine neurologist. Once more, if this continues, you have to get to another vet or a specialist. With small dogs, these can be easily controlled with meds but again, your dog can suffer permanent damage if they continue. You need to know how to feed your dog with seizures and you have to change a lot of things around your house that can trigger seizers like food, cleaners, air fresheners, carpet cleaners, detergents of any kind and lots more things. Hope you find out what is wrong and can help your dog.