How do I stop the bleeding on my Doberman's foot?
Our dobie had a pimple-like bump on top of his knuckle, just behind his nail. It was small at first and covered with fur, so barely noticeable but we kept an eye on it. Over the course of a week or so, it got bigger. Yesterday, it was no longer covered in fur, but stretched and had a white head on it. The white was sticking out just a tiny bit. I gently pushed around it and like a pimple, a stream of thick white came out and deflated the bump. Of course after the white, came blood. Because dogs have a gazillion blood vessels in their feet and ears, it bled and bled and bled. I cleaned it well with betadine, tried stiptick gel but that didn't help stop the bleeding... kept pressure on it and dressed it with non-stick gauze and the elastic stuff that looks like an ace bandage but sticks to itself. This morning, after his walk of course, it got wet and the hubby didn't pay attention or cover it with a sock... so the bandage "worked it's way off" (dobie boy pulled it off). Blood and more blood so it took nearly a half hour just to get it bandaged again. My question is this: If the vet would say on the phone, "Yes, we'll cauterize it for you" I'd take him in. But instead they suggested they would clean it and re-bandage it "their way." I've cared for our dobie through bad ear cropping, stitches that got infected (vet's fault) and more for over four years. Do I NEED to go to the vet or should I keep it dressed and clean for a week and then see? Change it every 2-3 days? Thank you!!!!
Should I get a Doberman Pinscher?
It depends on why you want a dog. If you want a dog you can stick out in the yard to protect your property, then you should not get a Doberman.If you want a big dog that other people will be afraid of (and by connection, afraid of you), then you should not get a Doberman.If you want a dog that will be at home guarding your house while you're out all day, you should not get a Doberman. If you want a family pet who is smart, intelligent, loyal, funny, affectionate, beautiful, obedient, ridiculously easy to train and a joy to be with, then Yes you could do a lot worse than a Doberman.As Mark mentions, Dobies are clingy; some people call them velcro dogs, or sticking plaster dogs. Your Dobie will want to be with you, close by you, touching you, interacting with you, as much as is possible. It's cruel to have a Dobie and not let him be with you.The best dog I ever had was a Dobie. She passed on six years ago, and I still miss her so badly it hurts. My next dog, as soon as I can persuade TLOML that we can/should/need to increase our numbers - I'm working on it - will be a Dobie.
Why is it that doberman breeders declaw their puppies ?
I am assuming you are referring to the removal of the dewclaw digit. Dewclaws are like thumbs. They are the first digit on a dog, and are not used for walking. They are located a short distance up the leg on the inside surface. They are usually removed at 2 to 5 days of age. At this age, the bones that make up the toes are tiny and soft so that snipping them off is easy. The argument for removal states that dewclaws are a weak digit, barely attached to the leg, so they can rip partway off or easily catch on something and break, which can be painful and prone to infection. In America, pups in MANY breeds are commonly sold by breeders "dewclawed," that is with the dewclaws removed (as by a vet) for perceived health and safety reasons. FYI -- removing dewclaws from an adult animal is much more difficult than snipping them off of a recently born puppy. Recovery time is also longer and many adult animals will bother the incision excessively because it is so easy to reach. This usually necessitates the use of an Elizabethan collar, a funnel shaped plastic device that surrounds the animal's head, so that it cannot lick or chew its sutures out. The debate should really be, do them early or do them later -- with greater affect.
What is it like to have a Doberman Pinscher as a pet?
The first year and a half of living with a Doberman puppy is challenging as they are very intelligent and require constant stimulation, both physically and mental;y, otherwise they entertain themselves in ways that would make a human go nuts. They are also growing teeth so you have to provide safe toys and stuff they can chew on or they will chew what they think is a toy (cell phones, pens, shoes… basically anything they can put their mouth on) They do require constant supervision.Once they are done with proper training, living with a doberman is pure heaven. Your doberman will be your most loyal friend. It will be like velcro to you, never leaving your side. He thinks his job is to 1. protect you, and 2. make you happy. (I must reiterate that will happen AFTER the training and puppyhood stages are over!!!)We lost our first doberman Dec. 9th of last year and, while she wasn’t our first dog, she was the pet loss that hurt us the most. She was 9 years old, so average age for a Doberman. We got a puppy that is now 5 months old. We are going to puppy school with him and the training continues in brief multiple daily sessions eat home. He is housebroken and eager to learn, but still prone to mischief if he’s bored. All the hard work we put in now will be well worth it in a short period of time, when he’s grown up and knows without at doubt what is allowed and what isn’t.Dobermans are amazing dogs. Losing ours was painful but living without one is something we could not fathom. The joy they bring, the love they give, the feeling of having an amazing friend by our side by far outweighs the pain we feel when they leave us.
At what age should you crop a Doberman's ears?
EDIT: While bragging about how cute my dog is and all I forgot to mention that cropping a dog's ears is an extremely cruel thing to do. It serves no purpose except that of making cosmetic changes to suit your idea of what he should look like. Try to appreciate your dog as he is, as all dogs are. Loyal loving companions who are totally dependent on their owners. Why cause them unnecessary pain in return for all the happiness they bring to you?Please don't do that. We have a Doberman and he looks adorable with his ears just the way they are, slightly odd shaped (one of his ears is slightly folded) but believe me that's just part of his natural cuteness. I can't imagine wanting to cut those cute things! I am now studying in the UK and he is at home with my family and I miss him so much, stupid looking ears and all..
My doberman 1 yr old has multiple boils in between toes?
One of my Dobermanns is currently on a long course of antibiotics to treat a deep seated pedal {paw} infection in between the toes. I noticed her chewing determinedly on her paw, checked it & found hard lumps in between the toes. The vet aspirated the lumps & sent the samples for analysis. The test results confirmed what the vet had suspected & I hope the antibiotics will be effective.
8 month old doberman limping with no pain?
Your adolescent Dobermann could be presenting with panosteitis which is inflammation of the long bones, typically affects the breed between five and twelve months and not uncommon as it a dog in the rapid growth stage of its skeletal development all but reaches its adult height by nine months. As a rule growing pains are short lived, but a dog with pano should have lead only exercise to reduce the impact on the bones. I suggest taking your dog to the vet, as some dogs cope with mild to moderate discomfort without showing signs of distress/pain and may require treatment. Alternatively he could have pulled/torn a tendon and again depending on the vet's diagnosis, conservative treatment may be all he requires to recover (my Dobermann was disgnosed with severe hip dysplasia and did not yelp unless the level of pain was acute - required a change in medication to control the condition, whilst waiting for surgery) Worst case scenario would be HD (though a bit young to be presenting with this condition that is known to affect the breed) or osteosarcoma
Are dobermans or great danes better for allergies?
People with allergies are all different, and some people can be around one breed of dog, or even one particular dog with no problem while all other are a problem. It can be affected also by whether the dog generally stays away from the person or if the dog wants to be a lap dog or be very close to the person or not. I am allergic to cats, but as long as the cat has short hair and stays away from me, I'm fine. Also, for some reason cats with blue-gray fur have less of an effect on me than other cats. :shrugs: As for breeds of dogs that are less likely to cause allergic reactions, poodles, briards, Maltese, and Portugese water spaniels are all breeds that are supposed to be easier on people with allergies, and I am pretty sure there are others. I don't think Doberman or Great Dane are breeds that are considered more hypoallergenic though. It would probably depend on whether they dog stayed in close proximity to your uncle, and how often the dog was bathed and brushed. Before you get a dog,, you should probably have your uncle spend some time with it to see if it will bother his allergies, and make sure before you take it home that in the event that your uncle starts to have problems with his allergies around the dog that you can bring it back. It's not uncommon for limited or shirt term exposure to not be a problem, but after long term, extended exposure it will become problematic.