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VanMorrison
Can anyone tell me about GCA?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
It is Giant Cell Arteritis and my Mum has just been diagnosed with it. I'm working hard to understand it and I know that there are a lot of really knowledgable iDoggers out there. Can anyone tell me what they know? All I know so far about treatment is that she is on really high doses of prednisone...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:39 AM
Bonita of Bwana
Manners and a Big Part of what is wrong with the world!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I have been chatting with a few friends about life in general , and one thing came up, what would we want our children and grandkids to remember forever about us?? Mine was a lot more simple than most, I want them to remember how deeply I loved them and that Good Manners are Expected.... This was...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:32 AM
DPU
I always forget how tall he is.....
Posted to: News & Entertainment
until I see pictures of Petro with other large dogs. On the left is a new foster named Pokey and that is my other foster Asia, on the right. They are both 65 pounds and considered large dogs.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:25 AM
huskymom
Is there a doctor in the house? Callie? (huskymom)
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Grrrr...I'm getting sick. Figures. On one hand, I typically lose weight when I'm sick, but my energy goes away. I so cannot afford to be sick right now. I have so much on my plate that a lack of energy is not a good thing. Any ideas on what I can take? Right now I just have a sore throat...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:21 AM
janetmichel3009
i made a collar!!!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
ok, so i found this market and they sell everything: fabrics, yarn, metall buckles, stretchy bands, you name it! and it's super cheap! so i bought some stuff and just tried to make a dog collar. check it out!!! this is only experimental. i'm going back there later, and buy some more stuff...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:09 AM
Arearis
Limping terrier
Posted to: Health & Grooming
I have a 5 year old jack russell. She has been fine the entire day and after lunch she crawled up behind me in my computer chair to nap. She slept for about 2 hours then I got up to leave the room and she jumped up and leaped off the chair. I noticed as soon as she started walking she was slightly limping...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 10:11 AM
Jewlieee
Mindless Chatter - Monday
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Happy Moanday everyone! I'm happy that I actually got some sleep last night. We got some serious rain this weekend though. I felt like I was in rain hell. Stuck in the house with 4 dogs yesterday was not fun. The rivers are supposed to hit 2' above flood stage by tomorrow. I shouldn't complain...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 8:45 AM
Maxs Mom
The Judge Made a Mistake :-(
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Had an agility trial with Belle this weekend. She was her usual perfect self! My big star. Anyway on Sunday we ran in Open Standard, she was perfect. We have had issues in the past with contacts, and I have been really working. Unfortunately her handler is having a weave issue I hope to work through...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 8:03 AM
spiritsmom
Training methods for older dogs
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Who has a good sound training method for older dogs. maybe that would be the same as for a puppy? I'm sure there are a lot of good trainers out there and a lot of opinions about them. Who do you like and why? I would like to do a little work on training with our older dogs, and make the decision...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 7:21 AM
24Pawsnclaws
In light of the newest recall, you should all find this interesting...
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I think most of you will find this article "enlightning". I sure did. I'm dying to read the book and will look for it at B&N this week. http://www.alternet.org/healthwellness/97989/pet_food_politics%3A_why_our_pets_still_aren%27t_safe/
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LAST POST: ON: 9/16/2008 2:59:20 AM
tacran
Need suggestions for weekend in NYC (Tacran)
Posted to: News & Entertainment
We're planning a weekend visit to New York. Ever since I moved to the west coast, I only get to NYC when I'm visiting family in CT, so it's usually a quick trip into the city for one very hectic day. This will be the first time in years I'll be able to have time to really enjoy it. ...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 12:50 AM
Hunterwayit
Horse.com I got myself locked out
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Can anyone help or contact an admin from Horse.com?!?! I have tried searching on the page but since I am only a guest I can't contact anyone hehe Ok I am KiwiRyder on horse.com & I thought I would change my email address but was promptly informed I would be getting an email to reactivate my...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 16 2008 12:24 AM
oranges81
Prong collar question
Posted to: Training & Behavior
I noticed when I put the collar on Maze one of the prongs comes apart real easy so I find my self double checking to make sure it's altogether. BUT! At the mall last night Maze did a full body shake and the collar came apart completely. I had another collar on her just in case but it spooked me how...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 15 2008 9:20 PM
RidgebackGermansShep
Taste of the wild, few others?
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Anybody feed this? Our local dog bakery now has a frequent buyer program. Orijen, nature's variety and TWO are just way too expensive. They have by nature, Taste of the wild, fromm, and before grain. I had never heard of before grain, but i picked up a sample and the boys loved it. Any feedback on...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 15 2008 9:01 PM
daisyprincess
About your vet (questions)
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Ok I have been wondering and thinking about my vet (not in that way lmao) when you's go to the vet does your vet check their heartbeat? Or does your vet just look at the problem only that you came in for? Lucky is new to that vets office and they all have their rabies shots but not there vaccines...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 15 2008 7:15 PM