Pitbull Info

Everybody knows that pitbulls with a blue bloodline will have some health problems. They could have airborn allergies and lose hair to having food allergies. Some things you can do are switch their current food, wash their blankets in plain hot water (if they have blankets), if the dog has sensitive skin, use baby shampoo, and maybe even find some home made dog treats that are really easy to make. Feed him 2 cups of food in the morning and the all natural dogs treats throughout the day. Also try to use hydrocortizone cream on the spots which is good for the itching. Hopefully changing one of these will help the hair to grow back thick and fast.

Here is the recipe for some all natural treats.

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbls baking powder
1 cup uncooked meat ( example: ground turkey, beef, chicken do not use pork because it will give your dog worms).
1 cup of water

Liquify the meat with the water and add only 1 cup of meat to the whole wheat flour and baking powder.

375 degrees for 20 minutes or until browned

You can also throw in some wheat rice, beets, vegetables ( no corn), garlic which is also good to keep fleas and ticks off your dogs but not too much. To much of anything is bad for your dogs health

Make sure you put in equal parts of veg, meat, and water to add up to one cup.

These healthy treats are great for your dog and it has done wonders for my dog so give it a try and let me know how it works.

For a list of vegetables and fruits your pitbull can eat search on google and you will be amazed what your dog can actually eat besides same old boring kibble.

If your pitbull is shaking, it could be a few reasons:

• If you have a pup, or recently got a new pitbull, they could be shaking out of fright. The pup because it is still young and will tend to have moments where it learns a scary lesson. If it is a new pup, then they may be afraid of the environment and will take some getting used to.
• If your adult pitbull is shaking, there is a good chance that they are sick. You should be able to tell if the temperature is too cold and whether that is the cause. If the temperature is good, you should take your dog to the vet for a visit.

You should get the 1st set of shots at 8 weeks old (distemper/hepatitis/parainfluenza/parvo combo shot or "DHPP")

The second set at 12 weeks old (another DHPP and possibly his Leptospirosis "Lepto" vaccine, depending where you live.

NOTE: Lepto is a very bad bacteria that is common in places with lots of wildlife (raccoons/deer/etc.) and can be passed on to humans)

At 16 weeks old, he'll get his final set (namely the final DHPP, final Lepto (if needed), and his Rabies vaccine)

After the final set of vaccines, the puppy doesn't need to be boostered for a year. Bordetella can be given at 16 weeks and (I believe) is a one time vaccine that lasts for a year (ask your vet about it). Also, with the Bordetella vaccine, some kennels require it to be given every six months instead of once a year.

Depending when the bordetella is given, ask your vet if any of the vaccines should be separated out by a week or so. Having a ton of vaccines given at once can be a bit much for a dog (usually small breeds, not pits, but you never know).

Also, depending on where you live, Lyme and Rattlesnake vaccines are also available. Lyme is a disease carried by ticks that can attack the joints. Rattlesnake vaccine would be a good choice if you live around them. IT IS NOT AN ANTI-VENOM. It will only delay the severe reaction caused by the venom and give you a bit longer to get help for your pup.

You should also take a poop sample (freshly collected) with you so the vet can run a fecal and check for worms. They routinely worm pups when they come in, but some parasites require a special medicine.

All dogs are pregnant for nine weeks..63 days, give or take 5 days..
This great illutrated site has everything you need to know about care of the momma before having the puppies, and how to help her have them and care for them

http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/whelping.html

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Here is some good information I found on another site. This is showing that the BSL laws are not specific to pitbulls. Which is why we all have to work towards getting that bad rep off of these dogs.

1. American Pit Bull Terrier (Note:  Laws dealing with “pit bulls” also state any mix of the 3 breeds AND the MOST important line, anything that has the characteristics or appearance of these breeds.  There are 20+ breeds that are commonly mistakenly identified as “pit bull” dogs. )  (Denver, CO)
2. American Staffordshire Terrier (Note:  Laws dealing with “pit bulls” also state any mix of the 3 breeds AND the MOST important line, anything that has the characteristics or appearance of these breeds.  There are 20+ breeds that are commonly mistakenly identified as “pit bull” dogs. )  (Denver, CO)
3. Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Note:  Laws dealing with “pit bulls” also state any mix of the 3 breeds AND the MOST important line, anything that has the characteristics or appearance of these breeds.  There are 20+ breeds that are commonly mistakenly identified as “pit bull” dogs. )  (Denver, CO)
4. Rottweiler
5. Doberman Pincher (Fairfield, IA) (Sisston, SD), (Westfield, IL), (Travelers Rest, SC)
6. Shar Pei’s (Smithfield, UT)
7. German Shepard (Fairfield, IA)
8. Belgian Malanois (Fairfield, IA)
9. Siberian Huskies (Fairfield, IA)
10. Alaskan Malamutes (Fairfield, IA)
11. Great Danes (Fairfield, IA)
12. Irish Wolf Hounds (Fairfield, IA)
13. Scottish Deerhounds (Fairfield, IA)
14. Mastiffs (Fairfield, IA)
15. Boerboels (Fairfield, IA)
16. American Bull Dog (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA), (North Little Rock, AR)
17. Akita (Ulyssas, KS)
18. Chow Chow (Travelers Rest, SC), (New Port, RI)
19. English Mastiffs,  (Yale, IA)
20. Tosa Inu (Aurora, CO)
21. Presa Canario (Aurora, CO)
22. Dogo Argentino (Aurora, CO)
23. Cane Corso (Aurora, CO)
24. American Bulldog (Aurora, CO / North Little Rock, AR)
25. Bull Terrier (Grandview, MO - Akron, OH, Arkansas City, KS)
26. American Bull Dog, (North Little Rock, AR)
27. Presa Canario (Lanett, AL, Arkansas city, KS)
28. Wolf Hybrid (Huntington WV)
29. Canary Dog ( Akron, OH)
30. Perro De Presa (Akron, OH)
31. Old Country Bull Dog (Akron, OH)
32. Bull Mastiff (Arkansas City, KS)
33. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog  (Arkansas City, KS)
34. Perro De Presa Mallorquin (Malheur County, OR)
35. Fila Brasileiro aka Brazilian mastiff (Malheur County, OR)
36. Neopolitian Mastiff (Fort Knox Army Base,KY)

  NOTE:  These are breeds that are typically over 100lbs.  If your dog is less than 100lbs than they are safe in Fairfield.

1. Bull Mastiff  (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)

2. Neopolitian Mastiff (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
3. Tibetan Mastiff  (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
4. New Foundland (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
5.  Anatolian Shepherd (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
6. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
7. Great Pyrenees (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
8. Komondor (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
9. Kuvaz (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
10. St. Bernard (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
11. Tosa Inu (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
12. Dogo Argentino (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
13. Cane Corso (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
14. Fila Brasileiro (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
15. Spanish Mastiff  (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
16. Italian Mastiff (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
17. Dogue De Bordeauxs  (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
18. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
19. Akbash (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)
20. Leonberger  (Other dogs  in excess of 100 lbs - Fairfield, IA)