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hapnthatch
Possible hip dysplasia?
So..the post in general chat got me thinking. I wasn't planning on taking the dogs back to the vet until it was time for their shots to be renewed.. in July. However, should I take Thatcher in before then because he does the bunny-hop thing when he runs? His elbow joints are really worn, (no hair...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Oct 18 2010 7:12 PM
Kris L. Christine
VACCINE SEMINAR Drs. W. Jean Dodds & Ronald Schultz
San Diego Pet Vaccination Seminar with Drs. W. Jean Dodds and Ronald Schultz A vaccine seminar will be held in San Diego, California on March 28, 2010, and world-renowned veterinary vaccine research scientists, Drs. W. Jean Dodds and Ronald Schultz, will be the featured speakers at this all-day event...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Oct 17 2010 10:32 PM
AZdreamin
Uncontrolable Bladder
I have a 4 almost 5yr old Pembroke Corgi for the last few months when we go on walks she will urinate 5-6 times in a half hour to hour period. This is very very unlike her. Normally it's once or twice. Then with her normal potty breaks 3x a day she is urinating more then once. In the last couple...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Oct 17 2010 4:37 PM
BlackLabbie
Allergies: Cocker Spaniel
(also posted this part in the chatter thread) We brought Molson to the vet yesterday afternoon. I knew he had an ear infection and his eyes have been goopy (white-ish colored) and he's been itchy- I thought the cause was his severe environmental allergies (because he does have them). Well, turns...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Oct 16 2010 6:26 PM
aDorkable
Head Shaking, Ear Issue? (aDork)
Misha has always been a head shaker and ear scratcher. Every time he really starts into it we check his ears and other than occasionally being dirty, there's nothing wrong with them. Well, he's been acting weird about his most sensitive ear lately and he's actually carrying it differently...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Oct 11 2010 10:38 PM
hapnthatch
Runny noses.
So allergies are killing me and the boys. If I don't have a snot covered blanket, I get snot covered carpet. Or pillow << that was particularly gross. Lol, I still remember how to use a Kleenex so it's not me! Although I am getting bloody noses like crazy. I try to catch them when I...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Oct 11 2010 4:55 PM
Liesje
Nikon's complete X-rays, for those interested
Monday, my latest set of x-rays was returned from the OFA. Friday, my boss was out and his cubicle was dark so I put a white background on his iMac and used it to make a lightbox for photos of all my x-rays. Eventually the bottom two will go to Germany for the a-stamps. Since HD is a well-known issue...
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LAST POST: ON: 10/9/2010 10:00:08 PM
sandra_slayton
It Seems to be Killing Again
Last week I met a farily new neighbor. I had noticed their husky had not been in the front yard for a while and she told me had had died recently--was almost 13. We got to talking dogs and how much it hurts when we lose them and she said something like "My Mother-in-law is still grieving over her...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 8 2010 10:09 PM
Jewlieee
Question
We had a discussion about this last night at sar training and I thought itd be interesting to pose the question here: Would you hw test and give preventative to a 16 year old dog? What if the dog was nearing the end of its life? (Assume medium sized dog and failing liver). My answer is no, I...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 8 2010 7:11 PM
tindersawtelle
Canine "tremors" after eating
Help! I'm going crazy trying to help my pup and don't know where to begin: About 6 months ago I took Fidget (13 yo black mouth cur about 15# overweight) to the vet b/c she was drinking water like crazy..several gallons a day. Bloodwork revealed she was borderline Cushings. He suggested upgrading...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 8 2010 1:58 PM
CherylDee
Allergies? Or Worse?
My dog has been to the vet 3 times and the ER once in the last week. (See pic). Before they started steroids a few days ago, his entire head was beginning to swell and the lymph nodes in his neck were the size of golf balls. Anybody see anything like this before? Any thoughts/comments appreciated...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 8 2010 11:15 AM
sambob
A breeding question.
One of my co-workers breeds. Now I wouldnt buy a pup from him because he is breeding his pets. No titles, health checks, etc. But anyways he was talking to another co-worker about he bought a 3 year old bitch last year and she's had 2 heats but refuses to breed with his male. He has 3 dogs total...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 7 2010 5:55 PM
bluelighting
Need Help ASAP
I don't know what I should do for Blue in the mean time i don't have a e vet in my area. Blue and Cadey got into fight a couple hours ago I checked Blue over he appeared at the time to have a small bite on the ear. Flash forward to now he came out of the bedroom with blood on his fur all the...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 7 2010 2:41 AM
coco&teddies mommy
advice..
my 2 year old shih tzu, Coco, has been super lethargic the past 24 hours. shes not eating, she wont play, she wont walk down the stairs, and she just has the SADDEST and most pathetic look on her face. her vet is out until Sunday morning because of the jewish holiday... but he said it SOUNDS like...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 6 2010 11:06 AM
MalOwner
Nail Clipping
Sooo, my huge malamute hates getting his nails clipped. Today it took two groomers to hold him down and finish the job. Any tips for getting him more used to it? I'm terrified to clip his nails myself, so I've always just taken him to a groomer. But is there anything I can do to lessen his anxiety...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 5 2010 8:05 PM
oranges81
Contact allergy help
Maze has allergies to grass. Which sucks considering she loves to lay in the backyard in the grass. Lol. Because of this, she's developed a rash on her tummy and she's scratching at her face. I know I can give her benedryl but I don't really feel comfortable giving her drugs every day....
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Oct 3 2010 9:01 AM
Kris L. Christine
Veterinary Coalition to Target Drop in Client Visits DVM 360 Oct....
Veterinary Coalition to Target Drop in Client Visits[/b] DVM NEWSMAGAZINE [/i]October 1, 2010 http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Breaking+News/Veterinary-coalition-to-target-drop-in-client-visi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/688915?contextCategoryId=47831 A couple of quotes from the article:...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 1 2010 12:48 PM
Kris L. Christine
Illinois Vaccine Seminar Dr. Schultz 10/10/10
The Urban Carnivore is hosing a benefit for The Rabies Challenge Fund on Sunday, October 10th at The Holiday Inn in Bloomington, Illinois, at which Dr. Ronald Schultz will give a 2 hour vaccine seminar. Admission is $30. For more information, please call The Urban Carnivore at (309) 820-7890. ...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 1 2010 6:52 AM
tarheelkate
thyroid problem
I asked for advice in August concerning our mixed breed and her thyroid problem. I just wanted to follow up and thank everyone who replied. She has improved and is back to herself. The trembling and instability did go away when the thryroid level became regulated and she can climb stairs, jump and run...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 30 2010 9:04 AM
outdoorschik
Thoughts on runt of the litter's symptoms? (outdoorschik)
5 weeks old. Wormed 2 weeks ago because she was not keeping down milk or kibble mush. I was worried about worms or meso-e Continued to vomit after meals… not sure where it was coming from throat or stomach (milk was always curdled when it came up, kibble was not digested, but she’d just eaten) Has...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 30 2010 1:43 AM