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monsta0311
My Dog Is Sick. Please Help
About a week ago my roomate called me at work to tell me that my 5 year old boxer was shaking his head uncontrollably for about 10 minutes. After that it stopped and everything seemed good (at least while we were around him). Tonight, for about the past 2 hours, he has been having fits of anxiety for...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 16 2009 6:34 PM
keepin60
nose sores?
Hi, Rowdy is a 13 yr old shepard-chow mix. His age has been making itself known through his obvious aches & pains lately; but this is new. The soft part of his nose, at the end, is really sore and almost chapped looking. It reaches down to where his nose splits to his mouth; but mostly on the...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 16 2009 11:03 AM
Brenda Hicks
What Works For Myrt
I have read several post that reminded me of me. I keep hoping to find a better food and away to get Myrt off the Atopica. I will stick with what works then bam! I go off the deep end! Buy new food and supplements but it's just money down the drain. I have $100.00 worth of nzymes products,4...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 14 2009 10:55 PM
Maxs Mom
Max Goes to the Oncologist
Well the appointment went ok. We met with an oncologist specialist and the surgeon. Both feel Maxine's tumor is small. We xrayed her lungs no sign of cancer there and this type spreads fast to the lungs. They think they can remove the tumor with out too much damage to Max. They require a CT scan...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 14 2009 8:46 PM
dyan
adding kibble back
Decided to start a new thread about the same old thing,,,in a way. Some of you know Gibby has been sick...between vomiting and diarrhea and just yucky poo.... but he has been eating bland since Thursday...today will be 5 days. He has been fine except still has yucky poo but once a day.....after all what...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 14 2009 7:57 PM
CoBuHe
Buddy - Diarrhea and Cramping
Sent Callie a PM...but in case she is not on this morning...broadening my question to the forum: Its Sunday morning. Buddy (10 years) has diarrhea and cramping. I plan on withholding meals today to give his stomach a break. And, then bland diet for the next few days. But, he is cramping and has the...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 14 2009 8:02 AM
grab01
Seizure
The lad called me at work shortly before I was ready to leave and said Jules had had what appeared to be a seizure. He said he'd been laying next to him on the couch, then went to his side, legs stiff and appeared to seize for a short amount of time (less than half a minute, estimated). When he touched...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jul 13 2009 10:08 PM
spiritsmom
Hip testing methods
I have been researching breeders, and so have learned more about hip testing for dysplasia, and found that along with OFA there is also the PennHip method. My vet isn't a fan of it. But we have been looking at Boerboels and Bullmastiffs, and found that almost all have PennHip ratings instead of OFA's...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jul 13 2009 8:34 PM
georgie4682
Why is he losing his fur?
Finn's fur is really thinning out and you can see his darker colored skin underneath his yellow/white fur. It looks strange. I don't know if maybe he is losing his puppy coat for an adult coat (if that actually happens). I also thought it could be allergies. His stools are also fairly loose...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jul 13 2009 8:15 AM
dyan
Gibbys stomach-UPDATE
So.......I have written more than once about Gibby and his touchy tummy. Well on Monday he got sick and puked his gutts up. Usually he just vomits bile...and usually not long before its time to eat...so I always figure he needs to eat more often. so I feed him a little at lunch time for a while.....
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 12 2009 9:31 PM
Truley
The summer allergy dog. Brookcove? Callie? Anyone?
So I got home just a bit ago with itchy boy. He has a raging ear infection in his left ear, a small cyst on his ribs and significant hair loss to underarms, belly and legs due to allergies. I actually need to sit down and send my vet a thank you card, she was wonderful. We spent over an hour going...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 12 2009 5:14 PM
RidgebackGermansShep
Kaiser update
Kaiser went back to the vet today. The flagyl/keflex/metacam combo didn't do too much. Now we're on cyclosporine with ketoconazole, more flagyl, and reglan. I'm supposed to bring him back in about 3 weeks to see if this is working-if it is we will stay on it until everything clears up. If...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 12 2009 2:22 PM
stardancnminpin
Would you believe after the x-ray today - Update last post
I would like to proudly announce my first litter! BIS multi BISS Ch Windwalker Call in the Clowns and Windwalker Spellbinder (pointed) are expecting July 18th. I was waiting till we knew for sure that Piper took before I posted, and as of last Saturday, I know we have at least one wee Min Pin on its...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 12 2009 8:33 AM
Kmatth82
Pooping and drinking way too much!
Okay, so we have the worms taken care of for our new Cocker Spaniel. Thanks for everyone's help! Now, there is a new problem. Last night Bo kept whining and barking at me to wake me up. So I would get up and let him outside, he went pee once, but everytime I would let him back in he went straight...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 10 2009 10:28 AM
denise m
Neurologist "Pleasantly Surprised" - KOBI
I was so nervous all morning waiting for Kobi's appointment. The news was good so I felt a lot better driving home. Of course the neurologist isn't budging from his tumor diagnosis but that's OK. I'm still ever hopeful. I think he was a little shocked to see Kobi strut into the office...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 9 2009 2:21 PM
rwbeagles
rw-possible broken toe
Hi guys.... Ellie might have busted her inside rear left toe. Weight bearing toe. She is non weight bearing right now...I have given aspirin and soaked her in some epsom for now. Waiting to see how she is in the am. It appeared swollen compared to other foot...not majorly misshapen. Unfortunately...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 9 2009 9:35 AM
diane303
Tick Born Disease and Fading Face Color?
Has any one ever heard of tick born diseases being connected with premature fading of face color? A friend of mine is convinced that early fading of face color can be connected with tick born diseases. My Gracie is 5 and her face is graying. She is a pale lemon color, so I just assumed that it was her...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 9 2009 9:03 AM
denise m
Concerns about Prednisone - KOBI
I have made an appointment with the neurologist next week for Kobi. His last visit was a month after his diagnosis (or lack of) in March. I was hoping by now it would be obvious if Kobi had a tumor or not and we would be able to proceed according. He has outlived his 1 - 3 month prognosis but shows no...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jul 8 2009 7:19 AM
babelfish
URGENT, opinion needed - to visit or not to visit
Jasmine in icu - long painful story. Also if all goes well surgery tomorrow. Offered the option of visiting her. While I know she'd be very happy to see us, I am worried about the leaving part. Won't that be leaving her all over again? I figure she accepted her situation, don't want to make...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 7 2009 9:15 PM
christieanne
Schnoodle/Poodle hair: ear issues!
I have a schnoodle who has the hair of a poodle. Very, very coarse. His ears are constantly becoming matted and knotty, like BIG knots. The brush we use doesn't seem to be able to handle it. Any suggestions?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 7 2009 8:32 PM