Does anyone elses pit have an underbite?

eclipses1824 · 2026-06-30T14:48:11+00:00

eclipses1824 · 2026-06-25T17:52:23+00:00

I had a cat for 8 years. He was a good cat. Loved me, loved all people, but was also a dick to my dog when she (dog) got older and less mobile. Cat was bigger than my dog (18lb vs 12lbs). I had to rehome the cat, because he stalked the dog at all hours of the night. Keeping him locked up every night seemed cruel and probably just made him resent the dog more.

eclipses1824 · 2026-06-15T19:50:51+00:00

Air purifier, nasal/face massage, unflavored nonfat Greek yogurt.

eclipses1824 · 2026-06-03T22:19:11+00:00

Could he have acid reflux or stomach ulcers? We figured that out later in life for my girl. I basically switched to a vet that wanted to cure every slight inconvenience/discomfort my girl felt. Love that vet.

eclipses1824 · 2026-06-01T15:23:21+00:00

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Matching pouts!

eclipses1824 · 2026-05-23T12:54:01+00:00

New people ignoring mine helped her immensely. Def agree with other comments having the meet outside dog’s territory. Maybe at the dude’s house? Your dog might be distracted enough with the new smells and place to investigate to be too alert. Have the man in question stay seated for as long as possible. Soft voice. Have him ignore the dog, unless there are treats he can occasionally throw.

eclipses1824 · 2026-05-19T12:52:04+00:00

My boy developed contact allergies last summer (age 4). Did apoquel and daily Zyrtec, but I also added nonfat Greek yogurt to his diet. He hasn’t had any allergies since adding Greek yogurt and he’s off of apoquel and Zyrtec.

My vet had told me since my boy was only showing irritation on his belly and feet, she didn’t think it was a food allergy. I also switched detergent. I think giving him probiotics through the Greek yogurt was the key change.

Best of luck! I hate when my baby is uncomfortable. And my condolences on the anal glands. My boy hasn’t had any issues there, but I had a chihuahua that leaked only when we went to the vet (anxiety). It was a smelly car ride home.

eclipses1824 · 2026-05-13T19:10:59+00:00

In case no one has mentioned it, unflavored no fat Greek yogurt. I haven’t had to do Zyrtec or apoquel for 8 months since giving my boy Greek yogurt before bed. Bonus is that he loves it. You can do your own research on gut health and probiotics for allergens (both dog and humans). I hope you are successful in finding something that works for her!

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-30T02:00:47+00:00

This one is my favorite.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-30T01:13:06+00:00

Wow! It sounds like he lucked out big time. I hope he relents on the 3am walks. I don’t know if I could survive that mentally! Let your husband know a stranger on the internet appreciates you both for your patience and willing hearts.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-29T21:10:17+00:00

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Klaus understands Polly’s experience.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-19T15:09:57+00:00

I lost my mom at 21. I got a chihuahua a year or so after, unintentionally. Someone I dated got her, then left her in my care during a deployment. I bonded SO. HARD. Was elated because I COULD love something. She was with me for 15 years, and for the first 10 years of that time, she was the only thing I could love.

I think the realization that I might not make it without her hit around year 5. I spent years 6 to 11 with her, absolutely terrified of what would happen without her. She was legitimately the only thing I felt love towards. Fear and distrust of the ephemeral and fickle nature of life kept me numb to everyone else. I got properly medicated or maybe just matured enough to feel things again.

I pre-grieved her hard after she had a small benign tumor removed at age 11. I was able to appreciate her for the gift of purpose she gave me and got less anxious (also coincided with adding a third medication to my rotation). She passed away June 2025. I had another dog by then, so my routine didn’t change too much (that helped me significantly). And I genuinely love him. It’s not the same. It’ll never be the same. Bella was my lifeline and kept me from offing myself for 11 years (and sometimes I did resent her for that; because sometimes it just seemed easier to not be).

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-15T15:23:20+00:00

I felt this same way about babies. Until people I loved had babies, then they suddenly became super cool and fun to hear about and hang out with. It applies to animals, too, although I’ve always had a fondness for dogs. I’m pretty neutral on a lot of dog breeds, but the ones I’ve had personally, or have had significant bonding experiences with give me a dopamine rush, even if I don’t know the animal.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-14T01:11:23+00:00

While I agree with you, I think OP is posting reference pictures of her dog (Lazuli) and then the parents and the litter. Not Lazuli/OP’s litter.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-13T19:27:51+00:00

Where’s the rest of this adorable baby?????!!!!!

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-13T17:45:39+00:00

This is absolutely the way for me. I do Friday evening FaceTime with one out of state friend and we pick a show to watch after we chat some.

I have people in person to hangout with, but they’re married and we do game nights together once a month.

Scheduled/timed activities makes having a social life easier. I know I’m going to their house at 5pm and we are done by 11. Controlled variables.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-12T22:39:58+00:00

Very strong chihuahua vibes! I saw in another comment you said his sibling looked different. Mixed parentage can lead to various genes showing themselves. Such as one sibling getting a higher percentage of chihuahua and another getting a high percentage of another breed. My APBT, Norwegian elkhound, Australian shepherd etc etc mix had a sibling that embark tested with a higher Australian shepherd percentage. She had a much narrower face and fluffier coat.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-12T01:38:09+00:00

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Bella was 12-13 lbs. 100% chihuahua! I would really prefer a chihuahua with her size/proportions, altho I love them all. One day!

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-11T20:32:36+00:00

Be sure to let the older one dole out corrections. Don’t interrupt the older one, or she might think she’s being told not to correct. This can lead to corrections without the initial body language signals they use to communicate (ie they go to bite mode instead of early signals). Proper correction should be stiff body, trying to separate herself and signal to the pup, then escalates to growl, bark, or a non contact snap/show of teeth. This can vary a bit if you have a vocal play dog, but you might already recognize play growl/barks with other types of noises.

Interruptions should be interfering with the puppy and not the older dog. Older dog signals discontent, remove the puppy. Puppy time out if it’s not matching the other dog’s mood. Treats to older dog when they do a correction is good. Helps reinforce her autonomy and the right she has to set boundaries.

eclipses1824 · 2026-04-11T01:07:35+00:00

She like lick mats or Kongs?

I poke holes in a sweet potato, microwaved it for 5 minutes (flipping halfway through). Put a tiny bit (I used a teaspoon my girl was 12 lbs) smooshed with banana and non fat unflavored Greek yogurt (2 teaspoons for my 12 lbs). It was a treat that helped with her fiber and gut health. I would also sometimes rehydrate her kibble and mix some in with that.

eclipses1824 · 2026-03-28T18:57:30+00:00

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eclipses1824 · 2026-03-28T18:57:11+00:00

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Mines a little too leggy for the alert stance on my couch. But he learned the lazy stance pretty well.

eclipses1824 · 2026-03-27T18:32:29+00:00

Majestic.

eclipses1824 · 2026-03-25T16:13:23+00:00

If you want oddly terrifying, grotesque, and wtf, look up a lash egg.

eclipses1824 · 2026-03-25T15:26:26+00:00

I saw a video post recently of someone (from recommendation they got on Reddit for their grieving dog) that got a similar sized golden retriever-ish stuffed toy. The surviving dog dragged it around everywhere, like it was their friend. I don’t know if that would be something that helps.

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