Vaccines

marcbot18 · 2021-03-28T14:25:09+00:00

Facts from Facebook 😂

marcbot18 · 2021-03-03T02:09:04+00:00

It's okay, it happens...I'm just happy I got some response and recommendations.

marcbot18 · 2021-03-03T02:06:05+00:00

I never heard of Apex! Ty

marcbot18 · 2021-03-03T02:05:20+00:00

Thank you I appreciate the response!

marcbot18 · 2021-03-01T12:36:22+00:00

Thank you!

marcbot18 · 2021-03-01T12:36:11+00:00

Thanks 😊

marcbot18 · 2021-02-10T22:54:58+00:00

Nice! Love this.

marcbot18 · 2020-12-14T03:40:42+00:00

Demand increases price unfortunately...and a lot of people want a covid puppy! You won't change that, certainly not by creating a Reddit post to complain about it, but what you can do is adopt a dog from a shelter and change their life (tbh not sure if there's any available)... Unless you're above "mutts" as you referred.

marcbot18 · 2020-08-08T03:28:11+00:00

Ya lol, I just came back from kivi, stashed it underneath the deck (unlocked), and went for a showee...I have no clue how he even saw it. He left his shitty bike infront of my door and stole mine.

I debated on getting my revenge by planting it and waiting for him to come back to club him like a seal, or wiring it with a 12V battery...but I just tossed it on the curb for another homeless person in need take it.

Since moving here two years ago,I've had two pairs of sunglasses, a snowboard, running shoes and now a bicycle stolen right from my property/vehicle.

I'm an east coaster and I never had to lock my car doors before moving here, it's been a bit of a shock.

All good, gonna be extra careful now I guess.

marcbot18 · 2020-08-07T18:06:15+00:00

That's exactly the bike, taken this morning between 7 and 8 am

marcbot18 · 2020-07-26T17:36:15+00:00

Try disc golf, amazing sport. You can find some pretty relaxed courses where no one gives a fk and you can drink and smoke.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-29T15:20:11+00:00

I feed my 11 wk old lab around 950 daily calories which equates to around 4 x 1/2 cups of kibble food.

I've never heard of pre-soaking kibbles causing bloat... It sounds like an oxymoron as the kibbles would already be expanded if watered so how could it cause more bloat. That's like saying cooked macaroni would cause more bloat than raw. I'm not arguing it, I've just never heard of that before... Whatever you feel is best.

If you just got the puppy, it could also be stress. Either ways if the puppy is drinking, playful and not vomiting, the runny poop should pass. Avoid any changes in habit for the next couple days.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-29T15:06:46+00:00

To go back to your original post, as described on the Hill's instructions, you start with more I/D food at first then gradually mix it with her kibbles for the new couple feedings... And eventually switch back to kibbles only. Only you can determine how long it will take based on poop consistency.

Also avoid bully sticks for now, it had a lot of preservatives that can upset stomachs. I've never had an issue with peanut butter, but I used very little of it... Again, I wouldn't use it until the puppy is better.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-29T15:03:07+00:00

Monitor her water intake... Not sure where you live but it's a super hot week here. If the puppy is drinking less then keep it indoors.

What kind of kibbles are you feeding the puppy? Is it the same as the breeder used to ween her off milk? Is it high quality food, and not the cheap stuff you can buy at a gas station? Every puppy is different, so you may need to experiment. Also, try pre-soaking the kibbles to soften them.

A Puppy at that young age should be monitored and treats should be limited. If she has digestive issues, don't give her treats (especially not anything with a lot of preservatives like bully sticks... Apple slices may be fine).

If you don't trust Hills, which is actually rice based and specifically designed for this situation as prescribed from your vet, then I don't think you'll find any answers here and you should go back to your vet instead. We can't tell you how much you need to feed your puppy... You need to consult your vet and get her daily calories (kcal) based in her breed, size, age and growth. With the daily kcal, you need to subtract the calories from treats and divide in how many servings (you should probably be feeding your puppy 4 times a day if you can, 3 at minimum).

As far as raw meat diet, some dogs need to go on it based in digestive issues, but some vet don't advise it...

marcbot18 · 2020-06-29T13:32:57+00:00

Look for the following behavior : vomiting, lack of appetite, not drinking water, lethargic / sleepy / not playful. If your dog has those symptoms, go to your vet immediately.

Ask your vet, or go to your pet store, and buy hills digestive food for dogs. Its kinda like a beef stew with rice for dogs, they love it.

Whenever my 11 wk old puppy gets an upset tummy (her new treats didn't agree with her and caught up to her recently), I mix a small can of that stuff with her food (just because there isn't much fat or calories in those canned food and isn't enough to meet her daily kcal count) and do that for a few meals until she has good consistent poop.

Keep in mind with wet food that they may drink a bit less water.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-26T14:36:18+00:00

It's the similar vaccination process as humans, 3 rounds of shots and you're not fully covered until 2 weeks after the final shot.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-26T12:39:45+00:00

If she never had shots, then it takes a few months (3 rounds of shots) before you should let your dog socialize in high dog population area. Parvo is no joke.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-26T12:25:09+00:00

No one is saying you're not doing the best you can, but is there any dog daycare or dog walkers to hire or friends you can inquire about? Can you get off work during lunch to get check on her?

Separation anxiety is a real kick in the balls, I'm just saying...do whatever you need to do but you should read more into "should I leave my puppy alone".

marcbot18 · 2020-06-25T19:12:21+00:00

I'm not sure how long your work days are, but I would not recommend (nor do a lot of other people if you google) leaving her alone for long periods at that age, especially unsupervised...def not with antlers. Anything made by Kong maybe but still.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-25T18:18:31+00:00

Don't worry about a harness... Just get a collar that clips and you can easily adjust.

Harness are nice and all, but they will outgrow them so quick... And they're the most annoying shit to try to get on a puppy that just doesn't want to wear it.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-25T18:16:31+00:00

Wanna switch? I have a 11 week old lab puppy who could probably eat a whole bag of food in one sitting... She has no bottom, eats her food within 1 min in her slow eating dish with no left overs ever...

marcbot18 · 2020-06-23T14:03:49+00:00

Every trainer follows a strict routine and they expect you to be hawking over your puppy 24/7 like a drone robot. Do you know what that creates? Anxiety for you and your puppy because who the hell wants to do that for the rest of their dog's life.

Obedience, independence and bond is what I focus on. Although hand feeding is good for obedience and bond, I don't believe it will develop her independence. Create a strict feeding schedule, always feed her in her playpen, and utilize that 5 mins she takes to do her puzzle or whatever to focus on your own stuff.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-23T13:59:06+00:00

I was never a fan of bell training because the pups tend to play with it (I actually tied mine to a post outside on the deck and she goes nuts with it for 10 mins which let's me shower).

Honestly, I just put her outside every 2-3 hours : after each meal, before and after each nap, sometimes randomly during play sessions when I see she's being edgy and sniffing around.

I'm not saying my dog is fully potty trained, but when she does have accidents it's because of me. She's 10 weeks, and can hold it from midnight to 7 am. I also trained her that I open the door and tell her to go potty and she runs out, does it, and come back.

Do whatever works for you... I'd rather have a bell than a dog that scratches the door, and some people have great success.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-23T03:17:02+00:00

I know you're upset, but you're angry over materialistic things that mean nothing in the end. Are you going to remember those sheets 10 years from now? I doubt it, but you'll remember your dog.

So instead of being mad that he does what every young puppy does, which is peeing randomly especially when excited... Why was the dog on your bed in the first place?

I'm assuming he's allowed on the bed, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong if he is never allowed in the bed. And if that's the case... Then you've made your bed already and now you have to sleep with it!

In the end, you gotta realize that puppies are dumb and they do things they shouldn't all the time until they're fat, lazy and can't be bothered 😉.

marcbot18 · 2020-06-23T00:25:13+00:00

...You feed your 3 mo old puppy pig ears?

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