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Question by SMEXY_BEAST: I am looking into adopting a dog. I need some info on health problems.?
I was thinking a German shepherd, Alaskan malamute, golden retriever, or a Siberian husky to adopt . I don’t mind walking the dogs, but I would like to know health problems or other issues of these dogs. Can you help?

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Answer by CutiePie
Be very careful with where you get a German Shepherd. Some breed them so that their back end is very low and this is causing hip displasia. 85% of German Shepherds are affected somewhat by hip displasia. I like Golden Retrievers. They are great dogs. I would say pick that one.

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Okay, well my mom and I were thinking about getting a kitten. I am a kid and I am quiet and gentle but would love a small kitten that would love me and follow me and act like I was it’s mother and all that, and I know that takes time and love. I was wondering a few questions.
I have been looking at some baby kittens on petfinders and things like that. I live in Ohio. If you have any infortmation about adopting only BABY KITTENS in Ohio then please let me know. Also, I had a few questions about the procedures about baby kittens.
1. They would be anywhere from 2 months to 4 months. I know that two months is a little young but there are some out there for 2 months. If I did adopt a young one like this, would there be any problems behavior or health-wise? What extra efforts would I have to put forth to take care of the baby?
2. We were wondering about the whole declawing thing. How painful is it for a cat aged 2-4 months to get a declawing? Is it as painful as people say? Also my mom and I are working and going to school all day and she is afraid that when we’re not home the kitten will scrach everything up in our house. I suggested a straching post, but she thought it might wonder of to the furniture. I told her about saying no everytime it does it or spraying it with a water bottle, and she said how would she know it wasn’t scratching when we were not home?
3. At age 2-4 months are there any health risks that we should be aware of?
4. What kind of food and how would we take care of a kitten aged 2, 3, and 4 months? Are there different procedures for each age?
5. What if they do not make bowel movements when they are supposed too at 2-4 months? For each age how would you handle that? I know for very young kittens that our only weeks old you would help them with a cotton ball or something like that before calling the vet, and yes I’m aware that if the constipation got worse we would have to call the vet.
6. Is it true that kittens can wake you up with their meowing? Where would one mostly sleep at night? If they were crying how would you calm them down considering the 3 age levels I have mentioned.
7. If there were little toys all around the house like little pieces could a little kitten that like 2-4 months come by and put it in it’s mouth and swallow and choke on it? And if so could this problem be solved by NOT having toys on the ground?
8. Let’s say we were away from the house or on vacation and we had someone come over and leave food for it (considering the age now and as it gets older). Would it be okay? Especially a baby without any attention?
Thank you for your help. Mostly likely I will be asking many more questions.

After doing much reading I have found my new dog has many heath issues. He is a rescue dog and is on clavamox for his skin injuries. He has been coughing, which may be tracheal issues He had what looked like a seizure his first day here (vet said no, cause he didn’t fall over). Today he is not eating, not sure if it’s from the antibiotics. Also today he is squinting one of his eyes, won’t keep it open for very long and has been sleeping all day.
I love him already and would still like to adopt him, is it worth it? any advise? Good dog health plans? And any ideas on the eye problem. He has lived with me about 4 days and is 6 lbs.