Maltese Question and Answer
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Maltese grooming/playtime??I have recently adopted a one year old MALTESE AND SHE IS THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE, BUT SHE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GROOM...SHE THINKS IT IS PLAYTIME, AND WILL NOT COOPERATE AT ALL. I WANT TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER, but I am 81 years old, and...
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Long haired MorkieI have a one year old Morkie and I haven't cut his hair. I groom him everyday. My question is regarding his comfort in hotter climates. We live in central Alberta, Canada and will be heading for southern California in June for 6...
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Multi-poo potty trainingHello out there! We have a 15 week multi-poo puppy we have had him for a month and we are not having ANY Luck potty training him! I have had 3 different large breed dogs and have sucessfully training each of them in 3 days to a...
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Stains on face and allparts he licksI have a 5 years old maltese who is the most adorable little guy we have ever owned.. Wile he was a puppy his eye stains was cured with angel eye and for the longest time he was okay... Now after so many years his stains are worse...
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Hi my 18 month Maltese Shitzu has developed bad dermatitis with very inflammed ears, bottom ...Hi my 18 month Maltese Shitzu has developed bad dermatitis with very inflammed ears, bottom and now feet. Responds well to cortisone (managing on half a tab each day). Even six antihistamines a day did not help. Seems probably...
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I'm thinking of getting a maltese, but i dont really like how the coat is so long as the ...I'm thinking of getting a maltese, but i dont really like how the coat is so long as the dog gets older, is it okay for a adult to be kept in a short coat?? and how fast do their hair grow??
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- Hi. Is it normal for Maltese's to pant when sleeping? She is a girl about 11 months.
Hi. Is it normal for Maltese's to pant when sleeping? She is a girl about 11 months.
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers - What is the best thing to use for my Maltese tear stains?
What is the best thing to use for my Maltese tear stains?
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hi my maltese has black spots on her stomack and they are in her but you can squeze them ...hi my maltese has black spots on her stomack and they are in her but you can squeze them out like zits can you help me? she is six years old.
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hi my maltese has black litle tiny spots on her stomack how do you cure them?what are they?hi my maltese has black litle tiny spots on her stomack how do you cure them?what are they?
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Hi, I have a 6 weeks old maltese I'm worried that she's not eating. Is that normal? Should ...Hi, I have a 6 weeks old maltese I'm worried that she's not eating. Is that normal? Should I force her?
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- My maltese Max is very vocial. He barkes at me all the time, I think mostly to play with ...
My maltese Max is very vocial. He barkes at me all the time, I think mostly to play with him, but it gets on my nerves and hurts my ears. How do I get him to stop?
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My 3 month old maltese puppy have errect ears, is this normal ? They are slowly dropping, ...My 3 month old maltese puppy have errect ears, is this normal ? They are slowly dropping, when should it fully drop?
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At what day during her Cycle ahould I breed her?At what day during her Cycle ahould I breed her?
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Hi, my 5yr old maltese keeps on scratching and biting her back around her bottom. When she ...Hi, my 5yr old maltese keeps on scratching and biting her back around her bottom. When she does ths she get black makes on her back. Can anyonemake a suggestion why she does this?
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I have a 7 lb. Maltese who is sooo cute & almost 2 yrs. old but boy does she have a ...I have a 7 lb. Maltese who is sooo cute & almost 2 yrs. old but boy does she have a barking problem at most everyone she sees & aggressive a little towards them, does anyone have this problem?
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I have a 1yr old maltese rescue, barks aggressivley at others dogs, I couldnt be happier ...I have a 1yr old maltese rescue, barks aggressivley at others dogs, I couldnt be happier with how he is with us as a family.. I was asked to take another rescuse in in the next few months, it will be puppy . I do not want to upset...
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- My Maltese puppy has dark colored spots on his skin all along his back. They haven't seemed ...
My Maltese puppy has dark colored spots on his skin all along his back. They haven't seemed to bother him, and they are not raised. Are these spots something normal like freckles, or should I take him to the vet?
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I recently received a Maltese as a gift, he is two and a half years old. I took him to get ...I recently received a Maltese as a gift, he is two and a half years old. I took him to get his shots at a pet store and the vet administering the shots that day said he looked too under weight and refused to vaccinate him. He was...
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I have a one year old son, he seems to be alergic to dogs.His doctor says because he is ...I have a one year old son, he seems to be alergic to dogs.His doctor says because he is young it will go away. Is that true? Can i get a maltese?
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- I Have A Male Maltese And A Female Maltese, My Female Maltese Is Registered With APRI And ...
I Have A Male Maltese And A Female Maltese, My Female Maltese Is Registered With APRI And My Male Is Registered With ACA. I Want To Register Them Together In The Same Club Because My Female Is Pregnant. Can I Do This?
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers - We got a 6 month old male maltese, and he never barks regardless how we tried to get him ...
We got a 6 month old male maltese, and he never barks regardless how we tried to get him to. Is this a defect or normal?
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We plan to get a Maltese this weekend. There is a breeder who has 2 Maltese puppies at 18 ...We plan to get a Maltese this weekend. There is a breeder who has 2 Maltese puppies at 18 weeks old. But none of them had been given any vaccinations. Should I be concerned about it?
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My daughter is alergic to dogs but it seemed the Maltese did not give her any reactions. ...My daughter is alergic to dogs but it seemed the Maltese did not give her any reactions. Are the Maltese known to be good for people with alergies?
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My eight month old Maltese has started getting black around her ears, forhead and eyes. ...My eight month old Maltese has started getting black around her ears, forhead and eyes. What do you recommend?
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers- We have been offered a Mitzu pup, but the mother bred with her previous son. What problems ...
We have been offered a Mitzu pup, but the mother bred with her previous son. What problems could this cause for the puppy?
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What can I doe about my maltese's bad bad breath?What can I doe about my maltese's bad bad breath?
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- How long should a Maltese eat hard food?
How long should a Maltese eat hard food?
In Maltese - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers - HI. I have a 3 month old maltese. The hair around her little face was getting really long ...
HI. I have a 3 month old maltese. The hair around her little face was getting really long and poking her in the eyes. So my husband and I decided to take her to a local groomer just to get a trim. Well, I went back to pick her up...
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