wunmi590:


but most of the GSD I see don't eat much, but I have tried in many ways to make zara eat, she still don't eat much.

Same with mine, except for meat and fish or jo-jo can food.

Thebeadslady:
Anthoniaz, your silence not here in Nairaland alone but everywhere is now making me restless, how have you been?? I hope all is well??

I'm fine dear.Thanks.

tobolos:
I face similar problem with my GSD.The 5 months old puppy is always in the cage all day long.Anytime I get home. And release her from the cage,she jumps on me celebrating her victory.She is always destructive anytime she is left to roam about compound.first victims are my children slippers mistakenly left outside.
I have promised the pups all my weekend.

Same with mine.It has destroyed most of my shoes and husband's own.

Wow!I think she was just amazed

She's pretty, the guy is cool too.

Congratulations! May the good Lord continue to bless your home.

Nice

Please my dear, try to calm yourself in order to think clearly before knowing what to do.It's very painful when people close to betray you.

The blame is on both your hubby and sister.Inform your parents about what is happening and make sure you have the screen shots of their conversation. Whatever you are going to do, do it when you are calm and thinking clearly, though it's hard but please don't do anything you will regret.

On my way to pick my hubby last two weeks, I made a wrong turn in my street so I decided to reverse and take another route but unfortunately I hit a fence.

Some choose to be side chicks hoping the guy would dump the main girl for them.

kuzee:

ma'am what kind of rice do you mix with the canned food?

Rice n stew.

She deserved it.What insolence

Hmmm, such excuses.

Cheating is BAD.A woman who has respect for herself, husband and children won't cheat no matter how lonely, how bored she is or how many times the hubby has cheated on her.

@Op, you can tell any of your cousins or sisters to help you with girls.To be frank with you, you won't bother on your wedding day when you will be busy dancing.

It was my younger sister that organised girls(bridesmaids)for me.I lamented just as you are lamenting now but could you believe I didn't bother that day.The hall was full with invitees of my parents and in-laws.I never invited people, the bulk sms I sent were to numbers my parents gave me and it was also them that sent out invitation cards.It's better to be without friends than to be surrounded with parasitic, self centred and jealous friends.

I once attended a wedding where there were no bridesmaids, just maid of honour and best man.

God please, I need cool-headed children

kuzee:

Wow that cool
waiting for the next pix

Okay

Hahaha.
I know some people who call UMBRELLA, UMBLERRA.

kuzee:

lol
am happy to hear that for the food aspect..
no problem on the vet part..
how many canned food do you feed on your dog a day,?
can we see a new pix of your doggie, :

We plan to feed it with one can a day, as in half in the morning, half in the evening so the food can last

There is no difference in it's size yet, in few day I'll upload a new picture.

kuzee:

have you made any enquiries yet ma'am?

We bought the can food yesterday for #6800.You needed to have seen the dog jumping on my body to drop the food cos I mixed it with rice.It finished the food

As for the Vet part, my hubby said he will ask one of our neighbours that has a dog.I will remind him later.

kuzee:

oh..
I suggest you talk with a vet tomorrow, I am not a vet
if you have the time tomorrow, you can reach their office and explain to them, let us know how much they charge you and the cause of it /solutions
have not experience it yet in my dog

Okay, thanks

kuzee:

According to the Doctors Foster and Smith website, ear infections are often a direct result of allergies. When a dog’s body detects an allergen, it produces histamines in an effort to defend itself. Furthermore, if the dog ingests something to which it is allergic, such as beef or chicken, its body will attempt to prevent the allergenic response. Doing so often causes the ear to produce too much wax, which is an invitation for bacteria to grow. An overabundance of bacteria will often cause an infection.

Symptoms
When a dog has an ear infection, it may exhibit peculiar behavior. For instance, it may rub its head along the floor or on furniture. In addition, the ear may become very tender, red and even swollen, states the Organic Pet Digest website. The ear will likely have a dark discharge and perhaps a foul smell. The dog might scratch at its ear and shake its head excessively, as well. The dog may also display other symptoms of allergies, including chewing its feet and scratching its body.

Diagnosis
Often times, a veterinarian will base his diagnosis of allergies causing the ear infection from his findings on the examination. If a dog has chronic infections that are accompanied by other symptoms that are common with allergies, the veterinarian will likely diagnose the ear infection as allergy-related. The vet can also perform allergy testing, in which blood is drawn and sent to a lab to determine if allergies are indeed the cause for the dog’s problems.

Treatment
Dogs that experience ear infections caused by allergies must receive treatment for both the infection and the allergy, states the Doctors Foster and Smith website. Ear cleaners and medication are often enough to eliminate the infection, whereas the allergies usually require antihistamines, fatty acid supplements and sometimes, steroids.

Prevention
Allergy-related ear infections can be prevented with routine ear cleanings. In addition, keeping the dog on antihistamines will also prevent the ear from producing too much wax. Keeping the dog away from its allergens may also prevent the symptoms from returning. For instance, if your dog is allergic to beef, feeding it a beef-free food will likely keep the infections at bay.
Take the dog to the vet asap for treatment

Thanks, I've learnt a lot.
But the sore isn't inside, it's on the tip of the ear.

kuzee:

not really but happens..
if you can't afford that.
just get a multivitamin, I realized that too little calcium (less than 1 percent) may slow or stunt growth, and too much calcium (more than 2.5 percent) may advance the possibility of hip dysplasia or puppy carpal syndrome.
what could hinder dog growth is poor feeding, or else would be so lean.
that why I advise you get bones from barbecue, or kibbles since they contain all the supplement.. late dewormin could cause your dog to die, that what killed my first dog.
important of all, get the multivitamin tablet, it performs alot of function..
might not say it all but you can visit the net for more or from your vet

Okay.I'm grateful for the advice. What about the sore on the ear, how can it be treated? That's where flies dine now.

kuzee:

good to know, plz don't stop or it will stop the dog from getting to it normal height and weight. ..
small small at a time..
service well it depend on the vet,
what kinda service are you referring to if I may Ask?
in terms of treatment or advice?
treatment don't really cost much, deworming the pup is very important, my vet charges N1,500 every 2 month for deworming, anti rabies, think that is N3,500 with antibiotics, if a vet charge you more than that plz make enquiry from another vet..
as for the food aspect.. just get a dry food.. that should be cheaper and ok, biscuit bone aid the bone and strong teeth, also get multi vitamin tablet N1,700.
and lastly bath your dog every week

Wow...so you mean not giving the dog that food hinders its growth? I just showed my hubby this thread we will do the needful.

Yeah was asking about the treatment. We bath twice or once a week.

kuzee:

well if you can't spend,
you can get to the market around, ask for cat fish organs or call it fish belle, they quite love it alot,.. slaughter house for biscuit bones, those food afformentioned won't get the dog to bend down it head to swerve that food into their mouth. .
like I said be ready to spend..
you can simply get dry food called kibbles, visit supermarket or vet shop, you can easily get them there.. try buy 2kg as a start first or you get a caned food that is N250, a pack cost 6k with 24 pieces. .mix the caned food with rice, they react to the sense of smell from the canned food ..
if you can't afford all that.. barbecue are there also, they reserve bones and fish especially the cat fish belle or organs..
I feed mine all sort though.. since I am still learning
pros in the house, someone need your attention

Okay...truth is that the dog really ate that canned food mixed with rice the second day we bought it but since then we have not bought it again.Most times I buy biscuit bone too but I feel that isn't enough.How much does the services of a Vet cost? I will look all those things you mentioned. Thanks ooo, I really appreciate.

kuzee:

seems like it won't be easy at first.
but don't be tired if we bombard you with words, you will used to it later, you can ask questions from time to time, we are all supporting you..
maintaining a foreign breed is different from the local dog you see around,
especially in the aspect of feeding, training and exercise,
not just feeding and kept on leash, you will get to love dog than ever before now..
the vet might start all over again with treatment,
and most of all be ready to spend... kudos

I really appreciate.In terms of feeding, what exactly can I give this dog? It rejects noodles, rice and any other food except fish and meat or noodles spiced with sardin

knyte:


Pls endeavor to get it reg asap so as to prevent certain illnesses and loss of d dog.

Okay.Thank you very much.

kuzee:

that more reason I ask if she is has experience on dog, that was the mistake I made with my first dog that died, the way she staggered and fall set me off balance, couldn't bear to watch,
breeders can be so wicked, lying about the age of Pup..

knyte just by looking her dog, you can determine her age right?
my guess is likely 4 month

Sorry, was trying to reply you in the morning but network wouldn't allow me.I don't have any experience neither does my hubby, but my tenant guessed 4months too.Thanks

knyte:

The age of d dog is important cos it helps in determining wivh vaccine its supposed to take. Is it registered to a vet?

Okay.

Not yet.We don't even have any experience with dogs.

I'll tell my hubby to ask his brother if it's possible for him to get the info from the people he bought the dog from.

kuzee:

this one na confirm pure Gsd.
that how mine destroyed everything their eyes set on, my palm and all.
nice doggie by the way
bros kynte has said all.
how many month old now?

@kynte does too much play with dog reduce their trait of aggressiveness?

Thanks.
My husband's brother helped us with the purchase and I doubt if he asked how old it is/was, so we don't really know.

Klinee:
Did she sleep with you too?

What kind of question is that? Did you see anywhere in my post I mentioned anything about sleeping with someone? This is the first time I'm seeing or hearing about their escapades.

The experiences I talked of thinking about are the things we went through as students e.g I was almost expelled just because I didn't get up when the Chancellor was to address us during one of the orientation lectures.Hope you understand now.

knyte:

GSD sir, reason for d so called destructive attitude is he/she doesnt have enough activities to keep it busy both physically and mentally. Enough exercise, basic training would curb that

It's madam not "sir"

It destroys our shoes and anything that it sees.

Okay, thanks.

Sorry, I don't know the breed

Very destructive

Modified:
2nd pic is the recent look of my dog (with a friend)

Cc: knyte,kuzee.

I thought Philo is married and I heard recently she has been sacked.Well, na them sabi.It's been 7yrs I graduated, most times I just sit down and think about the experience.

If Father Edeh gets to know about all this, he will definitely sack them.