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Jewlieee
Vectra 3D: Flea and Tick
Some product info: It is only sold through vets, and according to my vet - they hope it stays that way (no doubt to control the price, but that is just my opinion) It is supposed to repel and kill fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, sand flies and mites It is supposed to be quick drying, non-greasy and water...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 24 2010 10:58 AM
Beejou
T-Bone's scheduled to get neutered...
He's scheduled for the 8th of July (his birthday is the 5th) and I think it's about time. He's starting to mark, and become veeery interested in the ladies. He'll be just over a year old. I love my vet and trust him 100% Still though... I'm not jumping the gun and having him...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 24 2010 8:52 AM
Spazzy
Diatomaceous Earth?
I have heard soooo many good things about this.... Im considering trying it out. A friend of mine uses it on their dog as a flea/tick preventative, and says it works great. Several other people I know put it on their dogs and their bedding, and also add it to their food. I havent used ANY flea...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 23 2010 9:35 PM
Indy05
lepto vaccination ?'s
At my cairn's annual check up the vet tech said leptospirosis is showing up in dogs in this area and asked if I wanted him vaccinated. At first I was hesitant, but decided it was OK after talking to the tech and the vet. I did ask about side effects. He has been fine. He has to get 2 more boosters...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 21 2010 7:57 PM
miranadobe
Milk thistle vs slippery elm bark? (miranadobe)
Our search function here bites. Milk thistle is good for...? Calming the stomach lining and easing the liver? What else? slipper elm is good for....? Anti-inflammatory properties? Also calming the stomach lining? I've forgotten! My very good friend may or may not need advice on mitigating...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 21 2010 7:01 PM
stephylou
Retching advice
Hello Everyone, I have a German Shepherd cross. He is 12 years old. I have to say I have been very lucky not to have had any medical problems with him throughout his life but in the past year he has developed arthitis despite being a very very active dog. Tomorrow I am taking him to vets and would like...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 20 2010 10:43 PM
tiffy
3 year Rabies vaccine?
First, Tootsie is due for her rabies, distemper and lepto. Also they want to do a fecal. I opted out of the distemper and lepto, So she'll get the rabies and a fecal. How important are the other two? Also its $57 for the rabies and $20 for the fecal. Is this high?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 20 2010 5:41 PM
Kris L. Christine
13 States with Medical Exemptions
There are 13 states with rabies medical exemption clauses, they are as follows: ALABAMA Alabama Code Alabama Code Title 3 Section 7A-2 http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp effective August 1, 2009 (c)(1) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the State...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 20 2010 1:30 PM
oranges81
Jean Dodds makes it to Canada (kinda. Lol)
Through my k9 club, we're always looking for a holistic take on diet, vaccines, ect.. However not having a holistic vet here on the coast, we've had to make due by using books and the internet. From what I've seen in Canada, we're not as relaxed as the States when it comes to vaccines...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jun 19 2010 7:22 PM
Kris L. Christine
Colorado Passes Rabies Medical Exemption Clause
COLORADO PASSES RABIES MEDICAL EXEMPTION--EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2010[/b] http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/rabies/Colorado%20Revised%20Statute.pdf (copy & paste into browser if clicking on link doesn't work) [color=darkred]"(2) A veterinarian, with the written consent of an animal's...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jun 19 2010 8:50 AM
kpwlee
Cooling an overheated dog - advice?
This came up in the Mindless Chatter post because Bugsy had a rough time on a walk this morning. Usually I wet him down completely in the heat and also carry water. DH took him and did neither. So what I understand is to wet the groin and armpits, feet, head, and outside of their ears to keep them cooler...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jun 18 2010 6:35 AM
Kris L. Christine
West Virginia 3 Year Rabies Law Effective June 6, 2010
WEST VIRGINIA -- new 3 year rabies law went into effect on June 6, 2010. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2010_SESSIONS/RS/Bills/HB4407%20SUB%20ENR.htm Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: That §19-20A-2 and §19-20A-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended...
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LAST POST: ON: 6/18/2010 7:07:17 AM
janobonano
(human) Hormone Replacement Therapy and effects on pets
This link came up on a vizsla forum I'm on. I didn't see it posted anywhere, but if I missed it, mods feel free to delete my post. http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=15950 Snippet... The spreading popularity of topical hormone treatments in people — especially but not exclusively...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 16 2010 9:45 PM
stardog85
Maggie collapsed
So I'm back from the vet's office and seeking good vibes as well as any potential suggestions for things to talk to the specialist on Monday about. About 2:30 this afternoon, Maggie had an odd episode in which she started rocking side to side and fell over. Her gums were *white*, so even though...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 15 2010 11:25 PM
micksmom
Pet Top water bottle top...
I bought one of these last summer and loved it so much I bought two more- one to keep in each vehicle. It's so much easier to carry a waterbottle with the Pet Top than a bottle of water and a seperate bowl. They come with an adaptor for bottles with a shorter neck. It took Caleb less than 5 minutes...
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LAST POST: ON: 6/15/2010 6:24:33 PM
TysonSS
Take him to the vet?
Yesterday we had a family bbq over at my uncle's and there were about 4 dogs there (including Tyson). There was a scuffle later that night between Tyson and one of my cousin's dogs. I dont know what set them off because we blocked the dogs off on their deck but Tyson jumped over the barrier and...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 15 2010 9:07 AM
caitgerr23
Shorkie with "flipper legs"
I was interested in a shorkie puppy that is 8 weeks old. The current owner said that the puppy has flipper legs from being way over weight and that her vet told her that he will be fine as soon as he loses weight and grows a little older. Has anyone ever heard of this? The owner says that he is walking...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 14 2010 10:36 PM
oranges81
Sandy gave me quite the heartattack yesterday
Sandy and I went for a walk yesterday and when we got home, Sandy snagged something off the front porch. I reached for a treat to trade her and she swallowed it. Fast forward 2 hours, Sandy's cuddled up to me, getting ready for a nap when she start rocking. Not shivering but full body rocking back...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 14 2010 6:02 PM
mickeyboo
Bloody stool and vomit??
Hi, Please help. My 2 year old toy poodle started to vomit yellow fluid, about 3-4 times in a day, 2 days ago. She also had a little diarrhea once, but poop a few times within the last few days. She also couldnt control her poop and pooped in her house overnight. Last night I found some blood in her...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 14 2010 5:11 PM
vanmel
HELP The guilt is killing me after Brownie passed away :(
as some of you have read in my last post my brownie passed away and I am going through a very hard tiem with the grieving process. first I felt guilty because I felt like we murdered him by putting him to sleep, knowing that he still had the will to live. :( he even tried wagging his tail when...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 14 2010 11:35 AM