[Kate..]

Will be fine with cats, i had two cats when i got my dog, though unfortunately one of them died, airbourne, just means the things would get caught by air not by them touching the floor. I dunno just ask your vet lol

[001steven]

will do... sorry about your cat..... mine is on its way out she is 15 years old but as mad as ever....

I am just worried incase my dog catches anything asit wont be having injections till next week or week after

[001steven]

just a =nother question lol...what should i do if it has diaroea spelling bad lol please help thanks

[Noel]

You should call him "Dog".
My auntie did that.
Its very simple yet effective. =D

[001steven]

what do i do to cure dioarea

[001steven]

for the dog lol

[Noel]

Erm..dont feed him?

[001steven]

what about Solid food like biscuts ect???? doesnt diorea really happen if you feed them rich food like chicken ect or meat human

[Sunny_01]

if it has the runs, make sure it gets plenty of drinks and make sure you give it a really good puppy food of the dry variety to try and avoid the runs in the first place.

[001steven]

how do i avoid it??? sorry for the many questions just wanna know so i know lol im getting him today

[bananarama]

Staffs are lovely dogs but tend to hate other dogs. Training and proper control is imperative if your cats are to survive.

Where I live Staff have become popular and sadly dangerous incidents have mushroomed. Local Staff owner is currently be prosecuted as his dog attacked another dog and seriously bit two people at the same time.

Two of my dogs in the past have been attacked by out of control staffs so beware make sure you are the master at all times.

Sorry to be negative as I know with my little jack russel I am escaping dangerous situation from staffs on a weekly basis.
Beautifull dogs from a breed point of view but could be a nightmare from a control point of view.

Injections (Also worming) are done every year. Costs me about £35 each year assuming no other problems. If your dog gets seriously sick and you dont have insurance then expect to pay hundreds of pounds in the future.....


Remember train.Train.Train.Control.Control.Control....Is the motto for Staffs in particular...

[001steven]

I have just got him... he isnt drinking or eating though??? im namimng him Hugo he so cute i brought some Puppie trainig Pads where he can pee on them but he just stands on it lol..... insurance isnt that expensive is it??

[001steven]

Can i wash him now..as he has stepped in his own mess??? PLEASE HELP

[001steven]

PLEASE HELP Can i wash him now because he has stepped in his own mess

[001steven]

Im stuck on names now I have a few:

Armarni
Hugo
Brooklyn

Any one help me or suggest a name thanks

[Sunny_01]

You can wash his mess off him yes, you dont want him to stink.

Can I suggest that you consider enrolling your puppy into a behaviour course for as soon as he has had his injections. I only suggest this as you seem so unsure about what to do for him. Also I would carry out some research NOW online about looking after a puppy, here are a few links

http://www.pedigreepuppy.co.uk/after_care.htm

http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/kids/kidspuppy.htm

http://www.doglistener.co.uk/puppies/newpuppy.shtml

Read through them to find out how to toilet train, when to bathe (not really appropriate to bath a puppy, just wash its feet etc..) what to feed, how to clean their teeth, how to check their nails etc.. as a responsible pet owner it is really important that you know all of these things so you are equipped to do the very best you can for your dog.

[Sam!]

Originally posted by 001steven
Im stuck on names now I have a few:

Armarni
Hugo
Brooklyn

Any one help me or suggest a name thanks

No offence but Armarni and Brooklyn sound like names Paris Hilton would call her dog, call your dog sumin cute and normal Hope it goes well

[001steven]

LOL I am dropping Armarni I like Brooklyn BUT i keep changeing my mind

Oh and thanks sunny_01

[001steven]

I fed him Scrammbled Egg this morning he prefers OUR food to Tin...and later am giving him some mince with his biscuts

[Sam!]

Originally posted by 001steven
I fed him Scrammbled Egg this morning he prefers OUR food to Tin...and later am giving him some mince with his biscuts

are u sure dogs can eat scrambled eggs, just cause they like it dunt mean its good for them lol

[Sam!]

You should buy a book on dogs from like pets at home or sumins

[001steven]

they can my nan said... she fed her dog it.... and he still cooking anyway i read a recipe that egg is good for them BUT NEVER give Raw Milk it is bad for them it says...I mean the Dog food Is not that nice he not eating it

[Kate..]

Don't worry about him not eating straight away, he will want to explore his new home and he will probably follow someone around a lot for they are feeling vunerable as they have just been taken away from their siblings

A good idea is to give him a corner to let him know its his, that he can always go to

Also put a hot water bottle where he is going to sleep for he will feel secure with the warmth, it will remind him of his mum

Can you post a picture of him!!

[Sam!]

Well you aint gonna find the dog food nice are ya haha

[bananarama]

Originally posted by 001steven
I fed him Scrammbled Egg this morning he prefers OUR food to Tin...and later am giving him some mince with his biscuts

URGENT>>>>>>>>>

Not a good start. Like you have been advised. research. To many eggs i have heard can kill a dog.

Train it to eat dog food or you will make a rod for your own back and possibly poison him. Don't give him any milk chocolate which = poison......Dont give him milk. That is for cats.......

Train him at the outset to be obedient at all times. staffs can become dangerous dogs in the wrong hands.

You cannot excape the fact keeping a pet responsibly is not going to be cheap.

Insurance I think will be in the range of abot £10-£12 per month. Insurance does not cover you for visits to the vet for the cost of minor ailments or routine injections....