Forums
Forum Threads
Max is back from ortho vet *update*
Posted to: Health & Grooming
We took Max to the U today for his exam. They did an examination and x-rays and the vet said he suffers from "very severe hip displaysia". :'( She said he was to far gone for TPO surgery and only a THR would fix the problem, at this point. This would be down the line, of course, she...
  • 20 REPLIES
update on bosco
Posted to: News & Entertainment
bosco is doing great, his pnemonia is better, his leg ring worm is starting to clear up (i saw a specialist and the meds i was giving him was making it worse!) and the question is what kind of dog is he?? we can NOT figure it out! he is 15 lbs and much MUCH smaller than the white GSD in our neighborhood...
  • 3 REPLIES
should i wake up my puppie to pee?
Posted to: Training & Behavior
i know that tiny puppies have very small bladder capacity and constantly need to pee, even when they are sleeping at nite, many little puppies cannot last th e whole night without getting uncomfortable. my questoin is, if i set my alarm clock in the middle of the night and wake up to find my puppie still...
  • 8 REPLIES
Any Suggestions?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
After about 12 years DH & I treated ourselves to a new bed. The old one was lumpy & bumpy. Now we have a problem for Aspen. The new bed is very high off the ground. I cringe every time Aspen jumps off of it. I picture his poor little patellas or back just snapping. Keeping him off the bed is...
  • 23 REPLIES
Don't you wish we had this?
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I saw this on another site and I sooo wish there was something like this in the US (more specifically my area [8D]) lol It's a doggie meal-delivery service! [link http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/13/ap/strange/mainD8LVVG4O0.shtml]http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/13/ap/strange/mainD8LVVG4O0...
  • 0 REPLY
Injured Puppy - Crate Rest - Need ideas
Posted to: News & Entertainment
So you may remember from the previous posts that my puppy (11 month old german shep/golden mix) has a sprained ACL and just all around bad legs. She isn't doing much better so after talking to the vet we are going to continue with 2 months of rest. Crate rest, taking it easy and only going out for...
  • 2 REPLIES
newbie! tibetan terrier puppy owner
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I have a 15-week old Tibetan Terrier named Pronto. My first puppy! (My last two dogs were Goldens, both of whom were rescued as adults.) I am not having an easy time of being a puppy-mom...could use any advice you more experienced folks could offer. Despite reading lots of books I have no idea what's...
  • 8 REPLIES
Hello
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hello all! My name is June and I am soon to be the proud mother of an Australian Shepherd girl! This is my first Aussie and I am super excited about having her in our life. I look forward to meeting new people here and learning lots! I don't have a name picked out yet but here is a snap of her! Thanks...
  • 3 REPLIES
barking cocker spaniel
Posted to: Training & Behavior
i have an 8 year old cocker spaniel that started barking excessively about 2 years ago. three years ago we moved to a small waterfront community in a very rural area. we have deer and birds everywhere, but i don't think that's what he's barking at. he's always been a city dog and has...
  • 30 REPLIES
We found a CAT, HELP!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
OK, DH went to get a coffee and came out to find a little cat, I'd say around six months old or so standing next to his truck. The cat was wet and shivering and extremely friendly. He/she (I don't know!) has a soft red buckle collar on--sort of like the temporary ones breeders use when they have...
  • 1 REPLY
Backyard Dog Smell
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hi, I have a half lab half rotweiler and I've noticed that even after picking up after her, that the backyard still has a smell to it. Is there something I can spray on the lawn or dirt to reduce the smell? Thanks, Dave
  • 1 REPLY
Gift idea for chocolate lovers
Posted to: News & Entertainment
DRINKING CHOCOLATE is quite simply...the bomb. LOL! The brand I got was "Schokinag"...so Google that and the site should come up. I got some last year and the richness is simply jaw dropping. It is NOT hot chocolate in any way....it will knock you on your fanny from sheer bliss. I can...
  • 2 REPLIES
Dog poop everywhere.
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Im new here. This is my first post. Had to seek out some help. I have a puppy that I have only had a couple of weeks. He has been doing really good with house training. Sometimes in the middle of the night he will have an accident but for the most part he holds it till someone wakes up and lets him...
  • 33 REPLIES
Agility Cross-training
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I'm a newbie interested in agility among other sports. I've been doing long distance running, short sprints, coordination exercises (like moving backwards and sidewise, standing in one place and repeatedly hitting tabs on either side like the weave pole motion), strength training (like standing...
  • 8 REPLIES
KidStuff-Pajama day pics
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Sponge-r-iffic!
  • 12 REPLIES