by October 3rd, 2008. Filed under: Uncategorized.
While a full advocate of dog obedience training even at the young age of puppy, it needs to be said that like children, dogs are only a puppy for a very short period of time. Yes, it’s a time for training and socialization and housebreaking and everything else that goes along with owning a puppy. Still, all too often we forget the real reason why we bought a puppy in the first place. Fun!
Romping with a little puppy is one of the few inexpensive joys of living. At this time, puppies think that you are probably the absolute most wonderful person. They learn to anticipate when you come home from work and when you leave in the morning. I had a Rottweiler for almost 13 years that even in those later years when he slept most of the time, my dog always managed to be at the door just as I was walking in. Kids grow up and go off on their own, but a puppy grows up to be your very own four-legged fan club.
I remember laying on the floor in the living room reading the newspaper after a hard days work. My Rottweiler puppy Willie, would unceremoniously plant himself right in the middle of the newspaper making certain to lick my eyeglasses. It was almost as if he was saying there would be no more work today, it’s time to build some sweet memories.
We would end up playing around and wrestling on the floor. I know you should never play with the dog with your own hands but Willie and I seemed to have this bond that was kept all throughout his life. When he tired, my little pup Willie would go over to the fireplace and curl up in the wood carrier. Sometimes he would decide to go to sleep directly on my slippers with his nose firmly lodged inside the right one.
I did crate training with Willie to housebreak him. Of course there were accidents but he was a great dog nonetheless. It took awhile but he got the hang of it. Although we moved several times during his life, Willie always seemed to know that going to the bathroom in a house was just wrong.
Willie and I had a great time together a short 13 years. Sometimes even today I long to once again enjoy that distinctive puppy breath and see my 4 legged friend once again waiting by the door. He was a great dog. I will never forget the time we spent together.
If you’re thinking of getting a puppy, remember to enjoy the good times and not obsess over training and other necessities. He’s only a puppy for a short while and they leave way to early.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 7:20 am
Why would my puppy have watery poop with blood in it?
Our puppy has lost her appetite and barely drinks water, no energy sleeps all the time. Has blood in her poop, plus her poop is watery and yellowish. All started and got worse within couple days. What could be wrong?
October 3rd, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Could be parvovirus. Take her to a vet ASAP.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Because the dog is sick!
Go to the vet.
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ADDED: I find it interesting that a few people here are actually qualified and skilled enough to expertly diagnose parvovirus through the internet.
October 3rd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
lf this has been going on for a couple of days, why haven't you been to the vets yet?
Blood in the poo is a sign of parvo, gastroenteritis and any number of other diseases.
Has your pup had all it's vacccinations??
Get to the vets now before it's too late!
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Why are you wasting time on here instead of taking your puppy to an emergency vet!!??? Most likely your puppy has contracted parvo, a deadly disease 100% of the time if not treated. If you don’t wait too long, the disease is now treatable but requires IV fluids, anti-biotics and supportive care that only a vet can give. Blood in the stool is not good! GET YOUR PUPPY TO THE VET!! No responsible pet owner would hesitate to do so.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
dog is sick!!! go to a vet
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
The puppy needs to see a vet. She is sick, she is not going to get better on her own. It is possibly parvo, if she doesn’t see a vet and it is parvo then it will most certainly kill her.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Maeghan’s right - GET TO THE VET!!!
You can lose a puppy very quickly due to the loss of fluids - you need the emergency vet - TONIGHT, not in the morning, or it could be too late.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Meaghan is right. Go see the vet fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don’t your dog could get seriously sick!!!
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
the dog is sick
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm
That’s a sign of worms. Take it to a vet.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I agree with the others, you need to see vet NOW. I’ve recently experienced several Parvo cases and many didn’t have all the symptoms, but yours has CLASSIC symptoms. If this has already gone on for a couple days, then you have been lucky up to now. I lost a pup last thursday that tested a strong positive for Parvo — she showed no signs until she died.
PLEASE GET TO VET ASAP. DON’T WAIT TIL TOMORROW. Your puppy is dehydrating among other things. It may be something different, but I sure would not take any chances right now. Good Luck.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Take your puppy to the vets!! It might be parvo. I have had to take care of dogs with Parvo, and its not pretty. The dog will die if not given prompt treatment! Get it to the vet!
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October 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Take it to the vet, quickly!
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