sorry if this thread has been created b4...

i've tried to search it but i juz can't get the correct keyword for it...

so.. i've need 2 post this...

i juz adopted a mongrel from the roadside.. the pup is cute n that was y i intend 2 keep it..

is there any guidance for me 2 keep the dog? example is like to check wif the vet? mmm... if it is.. what is the procedure like? how much would it cost? thank Q thank Q

Well, it's good to know that you are willing to adopt a stray. Good thing indeed.

Well, for starters, would suggest you to bring to the vet for a check up. Normally a check up won't cost much, consultation is like RM20 mostly... but some can go up to RM60 depending on which vet. Anyway, just carry about RM100 with you lah just in case.

Food wise.... do not give left over food.... not really healthy lah. Get hold of a good bag of dogfood. Avoid brands like Alpo or Pedigree.... not healthy at all. You can try looking for premium brands. ANF is not bad, along with Eukanuba and Nutro... you can find those brands at Pet Safari. Some may think mongrels do not need such good food but they actually do. It prolongs their lives and also less health problem later.

Erm.. that's the best I can think of.... do read up on this thread, dog care answers are there http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/425864

ya , some people tot if a mongrel , those owner just give them left over food , this is bad idea , although is mongrel but they do need more nutrition and good dog food . never '' NEVER '' buy those food from supermarket which is ALPO or PEDIGREE , sumtimes i saw many consumer still buy those alpo or pedigree from supermarket...sigh ... i do hope they more care and love their own furkid more , which is make their live more heatlhy and live longer.

yeah , website do help us to how to care own furkid . sumtimes i do research myself. anyway i really appreciate what you do which is u willing to rescue a stray dog . u know what ? i went ikano last 3 month and i still remember i went a adoption booth at a corner which is btw ikano and ikea , and the adoption booth do really good and well , and i do pay a visit there , and see those puppies . and one middle age women , ask what breed is this dog btw , free of charge ? one of a staff there say is a mix breed , then the women reply '' huh , it mean is a MONGREL '' lah ...and she whisper to her family '' who want mongrel '' that time i really angry , and tell the staff those people just want branded dog , why dun just go buy a pure breed and visit adoption booth , it make me more annoying and feel those people look down on a mongrel . so you are doing a right thing , i really appreciate it . god bless u

I agree that some people just want purebreed dogs, which is rather unfair to the mongrels. They are still dogs no matter what breed are they. Haihs.. really pity those mix breed puppies..

yeah , there still many mongrel need home and care from adopter .there's many forum showing those mongrel need home badly ... sigh . what i hope is i hope they will find a good home soon .

Err.. Why ALPO or PEDIGREE not good for our dog ? LOL those are the famous company for pet food leh.. how come u say not good huh ?

I heard that it's because these two brands are very commercialized. Can't remember the exact reason why though.

They are famous for being commercial lah.... but not famous for health. Just a year ago was a case where dogs died after eating Pedigree, their liver was damanged badly by the food.

The best brands are super premium and holistic brands. Alpo and Pedigree are supermarket brands..... even premium brand like Three Dogs is not that good either but it is way better than Pedigree or Alpo.

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Added on March 17, 2007, 11:51 pmAnother reason is that Alpo and Pedigree is full of artificial flavour, artificial colouring, no pure meat products, loads of corn and bone meal and also by-products(which are kidney, nails, beak, head, skin, butt)

This post has been edited by crazymouse_yyh: Mar 17 2007, 11:51 PM

thanks for all the compliments... this is the picture...

btw.. the guy shivers.. any idea? n... how often does a pup peeS? in less than 6 hours, he peed twice edi.. anything wrong?

this is how he looks like..

It's normal for a puppy to pee a lot. They can't hold their bladder for long.

And your puppy is sooooo cuteee!! Feel like cuddling your pup.

hmm terrorist ya is true those manufacture is from those famous company but then how 2 say it purchase at hypermarket . easy example way to decribe : supermarket for dog food = fast food . and u will see those pedigree and alpo dog food is not with good ingredient . well , one of my friend want buy Alpo because he want to save money , and his dog always drop fur . it mean eat more those dog food is no good for health lor .

aw its very cute indeed. is it a male or female?

ur dog look so cute ler
hehehhe well every 4 hour i will bring my furkid to toilet wan .
so is nothing wrong for a dog pee many times in 6 hours. no worries

Your pup needs whacking...whack him till he knows whos the boss...

babymiki i see ur blog edi , ur silky terrier so cute , how much u boought ur puppy ? lovely pics with ur furkid ler

WAH .. damn lucky u got a nice , handsome looking doggy there

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Added on March 18, 2007, 12:52 amya kah .. hmm .. then what brand to feed ? i bought a 3kg packet of ALPO for my puppy leh.. i wanna change to other brand after this packet finished.. what brand u recommend ?

This post has been edited by terrorist: Mar 18 2007, 12:52 AM

hi bro n sis...

i read that JAB/deworm is needed... mind if i ask how much a shot will cost?

it's male.. hehe.. he is staying outside 2nite.. chewed lots of stuff juz now.. beh ta han lia0... put him outside for a nite... make sure that i haf enuff detail 2 start the training..

thanks a lot for the help... relli appreciate it a lot.. arigat0...

For a 7-in-1 vaccination and deworming cost me Rm50 or so.

by the way u have to have reason to whack the dog. and if he is doing something wrong, say NO and take the stuffs away.

Digitral, thanks =) bought her for 750 bucks from a guy. MKA certified. She's a monster at home. and she's the boss. Always bully me.

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Added on March 18, 2007, 12:57 amHi mattchin,

After 3 jabs, you can start feeding your dog with HeartGuard which is to prevent the dog's heart from worms caused by mosquitoes.

This post has been edited by babymiki: Mar 18 2007, 12:57 AM

yeah .. better deworm it if not later he sick .. and be careful of all ur slippers if u're not putting him in a cage LOL .. he's gonna bite everything he can , buy some chewy stick or toy for him lo.. if not his teeth itchy .. will chew ur slippers off