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posted 02-19-2004 09:08 PM         

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this is weird but i have a dog that is really in love w/ my cat i mean its actually sick... my dog tito will go crazy looking 4 my cat when hes not around and whenmy cat is around the dog will hump my cat follow him everywhere and just drives me and my cat both nutts... see when my cat simba was a baby i got him at 5 weeks he was in not so good shape he wouldnt eat etc... sooo we would put the kitten next to the dog to keep him warm the dog hated it now we r regreting doing that cause the dog willnot leave the cat alone... my cat simba is neutered but my dog isnt it would cost over $200 to get him done (his testies r inside his body) sooo i dunno what to do he is driving us nutts...the dog will pee everywhere in the house even when he goes outside he will pee on the back pourch not in the yard he will go whereveer my cat has been and i cant get rid of the dog b/c its my sons dog hes had since he was 1 (hes 4 now) anyone have any suggestions??????

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posted 02-19-2004 09:32 PM         

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Seems like the best solution would be to save up $200.00 and get the dog neutered. If you are on a really tight budget you might be able to find a low cost clinic that will do it for free.

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posted 02-19-2004 09:42 PM         

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yea i have been trying to save up but it is really tight w/ my son cat getting hit by a car and cat w/ inner ear infection but im still getting there eventully.... as far as the low cost neuter thing there is only one place over heer where i live that is low cost i take my cats there to get their spaying and neutering but they refuse to neuter my dog b/c of his condition.. im not sure why they never have gave me a straight answer soo....i have also tried to get vets ofices to let me make payments to get it done and no one is willing to help i had the same problem when my cat garfield got hit and i had to drive though 2 different counties to get him looked at.... i was just wondering if there is any other solution 4 right now while im saving to get him neutered any ideas???? thanks

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posted 02-19-2004 09:47 PM         

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as far as the low cost neuter thing there is only one place over heer where i live that is low cost i take my cats there to get their spaying and neutering but they refuse to neuter my dog b/c of his condition.

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Oh, that stinks. Maybe its too complicated for them since its really not all that common in dogs.

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i was just wondering if there is any other solution 4 right now while im saving to get him neutered any ideas????

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Is it possible for you to keep them seperated? Maybe put a baby gate up to keep the dog away from the cat? Sorry, I can't think of anything else. Hopefully someone else will have more suggestions for you.

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posted 02-19-2004 09:55 PM         

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thank u... i cant understand why they wont neuter him... they gave me a hard time when i got my siamese mix simba done there to they said that if i could pay to get the cat then i could afford to get him done at reguklar price which i explained to them many of times that i didnt pay to get him i found him and finally they did it.. they also say the same bout my dog now b/c he is a chihuha (however u spell it) and i didnt pay to get him either...i guess im gonna have to keep asking them about my dog....i really cant understand how ppl can be that way.. ohhh well ill find a way... but any advice on the peeing situation????? ive tried the sprays etc.. it dont seem to work..

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posted 02-19-2004 10:05 PM         

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Its possible that some people (who don't really need the low cost surgery) try to take advantage of them. Even if this is the case, I don't think it was very nice of them to generalize and assume that anyone with a pure bred animal can afford regular priced surgery. Too bad you don't have other low cost clinics in your area.

For the peeing problem.....I recommend a "belly band". These are bands that go around the waist - made specifically for dogs that lift there legs or "mark" inside the house. You can purchase one or Im sure you could easily make one yourself. If you do an online search using keyword: belly band you should be able to see what they look like. Hope this helps.

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posted 02-19-2004 10:10 PM         

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thank u i have neevr heard of that but i will definatly try it....

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posted 02-20-2004 09:54 AM         

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Sounds like Taco. He's my motherin laws chiuahua...he does the same thing! The poor cat runs and try's to hide, but the dogs just won't stop! We've found that the best method is to distract him when he does it. Neutering is not an option for her because Taco is already neutered!!!

As for the peeing problem, try and clean up any cat scent you possibly can. If the cat is spraying, theres the problem. Its a dominace thing and they are marking their territories.

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posted 02-20-2004 06:30 PM         

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wow its actually nice to know that im not the only one w/ a dog that does that... weird!!!lol anyways thanks 4 the info... and as far as the cat no he dont spray and the dog only does it where ever the cat lays.. on the floor, in the bathtub on the table top, bed etc.... we have been putting the dog in a cage at night lately b/c thats when he mainly pees evrywhere and also when the dogs inside during the day the cat stays outside as much as possible at night my babys r not allowed out so they all have to be in.. but keeping him in the cage is only at night not the day unless im not here... i cant keep him locked up 24/7 so im gonna look into that belly band thing....

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posted 02-20-2004 07:09 PM         

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wow urs is taco mines tito wonder if they have anything else in common, the name, the breed, the weird hobby whatever u wanna call it... to funny....lol

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posted 02-20-2004 08:35 PM         

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I don't know anything that would really help you except that some dogs continue the humping thing after neutering. So if $$ is tight it may just be a waste.

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posted 02-20-2004 08:52 PM         

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i just wanna have him neutered anyways... where i live if an animals is not neutered or has all its shots then they will fine u up $500 min. and u will not be able to get ur animal back till they r up to date and spayed/neutered unless u r a breeder which im not sooo i dont wanna take any chances....

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