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threw up white foam
Posted to: News & Entertainment
bosco (6lb puppy w/ pnemonia) threw up white foam this morning...i am going to call my vet as soon as they are open, but thought i would post here, and get some feedback from all of you. i gave him a small peice of raw carrot last night and thats the only thing different i have done. since we've...
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sixth sense
Posted to: Training & Behavior
You know...I swear my Bubblegum can sense exactly what I am doing or should be doing...and lately its showing up more and more. I know we have all seen this kind of thing in our dogs. I work thru lunchtime and then leave at my job. At first I was driving thru someplace but decided to just take a half...
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Talus is Chest tube free !!!!!!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Oh my God... You should have seen the hugs and kisses I got from the boy today.... There were enough to send each and everyone of you TWO KISSES.... He was so excited he whacked me twice in the face.... The surgeon visited him today and was thrilled at how little fluid is coming out... (4ml per...
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She's home!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Pita's back from her spay and doing well- the vet told me to feed her when I got home and she cleaned out her bowl. Should I be concerned about her eating too much? Pocket's been really good and giving her space. Here's an "after" pic for you all- she looks super tiny now...
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Veterinary assistant certificate
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I#%92ve been thinking really hard about this. I could go to a vet tech program and get my vet assistant certificate in 31 weeks. I worked as a tech without the certificate and can do most of what those with the certificate can do, I just can#%92t handle the controlled drugs, no big deal, I just get paid...
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Got Bogey's test results ! ! !
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Well, we finally got Bogey's allergy results today - she's allergic to pretty much everything ! Environmental allergies are: Ragweed, russian thistle, sage, lamb's quarter, yellow dock, cottonwood, walnut, oak, sweet vernal grass, june grass, human dander, sheep wool, mites, molds, fleas...
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how's this for a vet?
Posted to: Rescue & Help
Columbus vet found guilty of animal cruelty The Associated Press COLUMBUS — Columbus veterinarian Samuel Wilcox has been fined $500 for misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Municipal Judge Curtis Austin on Thursday found Wilcox guilty of kicking and abusing an Australian shepherd belonging to Melissa...
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Being the Alpha... is there a right way to do it?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Or even an ONLY way to be the Alpha for your dog? I often ask myself if I'm being the best Alpha that I can be. [ ] How do you perform that role?
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opinions on coon hunting?
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
This is way out in left field , I guess, but I recently just happened across an abandoned Coonhunting Magazine (never knew such a thing existed!) and have been paging through it with both fascination and some...anxiety. Are there any coon hunters out there that could maybe clear up the apparent contradiction...
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Dyes
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
This morning as i walked by my candy bowl, I snagged a couple of pieces of candy corn ---I know not fit for consumption in the middle of the morning--and a thought struck me. There is always a lot of talk about the dyes used in dog foods and i am wondering is it the same dye as used in like candy corn...
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houseplants
Posted to: News & Entertainment
can i plant an aloe plant in a metal container? i have these little "babies" that have been living in water for quite awhile and need to be planted. i thought they would look cool in this little metal container i have but dont know if thats ok, i dont have anything to line it with other than...
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relocating - traveling with dogs
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I am thinking about relocating from Massachusetts to North Carolina. My question is, how traumatic would this be for my 2 year old cocker spaniel and my almost 2 year old maltese? I'm sure they would know they were in a different environment. Also, how traumatic would a car ride be from Mass...
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Doorbell Issues
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
When my husband leaves for work in the morning, he can walk out, take the garbage out and leave the door open and Monty (cocker spaniel) will sit by the door but not go out. Same for when we're bring in groceries, etc. But when the doorbell rings, forget about it. The door opens and he's bolting...
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I really need some help
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Ok guys bare with me. I'm a complete basket case right now. I'm at the lowest I have ever been. I got into a huge fight with my grandmother yesterday, it was bad. I have never in my life talked back to her or ever been yelled at by her. Here it goes... I went to look at a house yesterday....
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Allergy foods
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Hi there. I guess I'm becoming a regular in this section now, LOL! I give Willow only one meal a day of kibble mixed with some meat and her supplements. She is using the Natural Balance Fish/Sweet Potato right now. But the kibble is a pretty good size. Does anyone know of any other allergy...
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