Dry Eye Questions

Can anyone dealing with Dry Eye in their dog please tell me about their experience with this horrible affliction and how you and your dog are dealing/living with it? What medication(s)/treatments did your vet prescribe and any other tips/advice that you can share would be greatly appreciated. I don't have complete faith in the vet we are seeing and I don't want my Abbie to lose her vision, or worse, her eyes to this. She has ulcers on her eyes and horrible greenish yellow discharge that is... more

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Thu, Oct 20 2016 8:34 PM

The best time to diagnose Dry Eye is early in the disease before all of the tear tissue has been destroyed. However, Dry Eye has a very varied appearance and can be subtle, especially early in the disease. Veterinary specialists in ophthalmology recommend testing virtually all sore eyes, especially if... more

Tue, Nov 15 2016 12:40 AM

My Sophie was treated for dry eye before her death last month, but turns out to be allery, not dry eye

October-Pumpkin spice and other odd things

Ever watch a Pyrenees play in a mud puddle . Lovely white hair turning brown. Owners face turning white. Our dog park is drying out now, and we can use the Lowes equipment, but one front corner of the park is a bog. Part of the riverside walking trail has washed out and cut the trails width in half for a ways. But the weather has been great and the park is now home to a revolving crowd of people and dogs.

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Mon, Oct 31 2016 4:39 PM

Happy Halloween to everyone and to your 4-legged furry goblins! We get tons of kids at our door, so it presents a challenge with Ruby. DH has to hang on to her leash while I pass out the candy. We don't let her get too close to the door because we worry she'll jump on the kids, or worse. When... more

Tue, Nov 1 2016 11:47 AM

The wood is walnut. A few of the pieces of tree are big enough to make boards, but are too heavy for me to lift. Got enough logs to have some fun making bowls and candlestick holders-thats the wife idea. Had about 50 kids at the house last night begging for candy. Sky was excited, watching out the... more

Wed, Nov 2 2016 12:36 PM

Just erased my post! Warm here today--in the mid-60s, so I bathed all the dogs outside. Mozey is now trying to dry her feet. It might get to 70 tomorrow--amazing. Ginger, we completed the pet therapy training program offered at our community college. It had a course for the humans, a course (8 weeks... more

over excitement

Lovely young ( nearly 2) spayed female who really wa nts to play . When she's off lead can get overexcited and starts jumping at me and biting. T oday, her bites were extremel y hard and, although I was wearing a thick coat, managed to bruise my arm. I'm starting to think I'd be better not to let her off lead unless there's another dog she can play with.

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Thu, Oct 20 2016 8:31 PM

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Choosing a good puppy food

I am loo king for advice on how to pick a good puppy food. I would like to hear opinions and why you like certain foods etc. Thanks in Advance. 12 week old chow he came with B eneful puppy food.

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Thu, Aug 6 2015 5:04 PM

That's a great site! I personally won't use any product made by Diamond, simply because of their history of contamination.

Thu, Sep 3 2015 12:12 AM

Hi, thanks for sharing the sites, I didn't care much about what I get for my dogs until I had a labrador that got renal failure during his old days.

Thu, Oct 20 2016 8:21 PM

Use mixture of kibbles and bones

Remote control toy helicopters

DH wants one for Christmas or his birthday. Anyone have one of these? There's lots of vendors that sell them on the web, I don't know really what to look for. Don't want to spend hundreds... Thanks...

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Mon, Sep 10 2007 2:09 PM

Aren't all the good ones gas powered. After all the power to weight ratio of a battery isn't that good. Perhaps that's the real problem with the one we have. The battery probably isn't powerful enough to give it a good lift and then it dies so fast...well, it just isn't fun [8|]. The boat is the... more

Wed, Jul 27 2016 7:36 AM

I was looking for a gift for my nephew this coming weekend and I stumble on this tread, might be old, but this is better than creating a new one. Upon doing some research and checking out some reviews online, this site might be able to help you. C heck out www.thingsreports.com/best-rc-helicopter .... more

Thu, Oct 20 2016 8:12 PM

Those helicopters won't cost hundreds now. But FYI, those toys are vulnerable, so, think twice.

Giardia in the grass! HELP!

How do I get rid of Giardia in the environment, specifically the grass? Our 8 month old shepherd has had it for the last few months and the vet has given him medication for it twice but I think he keeps re- infecting himself when he goes outside. We have been picking up his stool and spraying the spot with a mixture of water and bleach but it's not working. He tested positive for Giardia again yesterday and now our 6 year old border collie is showing symptoms. How do we get it out of the grass... more

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Thu, Oct 20 2016 8:07 PM

1 Remove fecal matter from the yard as soon as possible after it is deposited so the organisms don't have time to move into the soil. Wash your hands thoroughly after removing the matter and disinfect scoopers or shovels with chlorine bleach after use. 2 Disinfect hardscape areas like patios... more

Tisha & Dijon's new web page

I know it's been quite a while but I have Tisha's & Dijon's website back up and running it is http://2poodles.org/ Tisha is now 11 years of age and Dijon is now 12 years of age. Poor old Dijon has slowed down a lot he has atherits real bad now he takes Adequan Canine & Glucosamine HCI 1500mg with MSM. Regular trips to see his doctor. He no longer likes getting in bed with me that bothers me a lot I miss that he no longer like getting on the Sophia as he has fallen off the bed... more

September-Death to mosquitos month

Not walking the river path at the dog park until there is a frost. Gnats go right through the deet. Thanks to several rains a week, we have mosquitos everywhere. Watched a family of tourists taking advantage of the path. They made it about 10 ft into the woods before giving up. It's really too bad as the river walk is really a pretty walk. About a mile long, through a river bottom woodland and along the river. Dog park has a low spot in one corner that the dogs have discovered. Fun to watch... more

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Thu, Sep 29 2016 3:31 PM

P.S. I forgot to say it was great to "see" you, Paige! P.P.S. - You and Sky look great, Doug. What a fun place for the dogs! We have a Lowe's less than a mile from our local animal shelter. I'll have to see if anyone has ever approached them about something similar in our area...

Thu, Sep 29 2016 3:57 PM

Have them put it on high ground. Our unplanned water hazard had about 2 ft of water and is currently similar to a mud wallow. Dogs love it. Owners not so much. Just raked up another wheel borrow full of windfall apples. Still lots in the tree. Wife made crab apple relish today and we have fresh applesauce... more

Thu, Sep 29 2016 6:23 PM

mom seemsxto be hanging in there pretty well. Her dementia is pretty severe too but she is aware that her memory ia like swiss cheese. But. Ahe remembera how wonderful Dixie is and always twlls me to "" take care of our little girl"! Either going to Maine next weekend or th e kids... more

Testing - Creating new threads

For those of you who are trying to create new threads. I clicked on "New Topic" and got this. I presume you do the same. Do you get as far as "Preview Post" and "Publish" buttons on the lower right hand side? Or no buttons appear at all? What internet browser are you using? I'm on Chrome in this window. I'm wondering if this happens in a specific Forum? I created this one in Home > Kennels > iDog, obviously. ;) I'm wondering if... more

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Tue, Sep 27 2016 9:01 AM

I just tried and it seems to be working now. (I work with Chrome here at work; Firefox at home.)

Tue, Sep 27 2016 8:27 PM

I just tried using Mozilla/Firefox and it is working now. You're welcome to delete my two "test threads." I can't do that.

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Mon, Sep 26 2016 4:54 PM

I was unable to add a new thread last week therefore the test, Mods you can delete if needed.

Rescue difficult to find?

My current dog, Dexter, is a wonderful dream of a dog. He was an older puppy/young adult rescue from a shelter where I previously lived. Dexter is 6.5 now, and a large (70lbs) boxer/cattle dog. So he's not exactly a young little dude anymore, and I certainly pray for many more years together, but statistically speaking he will live for another 4-6 years. DH is somewhat allergic to Dexter and can get hives from petting him or being licked. We manage this with frequent bathing (of the dog), medicating... more

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Sun, Sep 25 2016 10:11 AM

In recent years -- at least here in the South (central Florida) where I live there has been a disturbing trend. Breed rescues and "private" rescues now haunt local Animal Controls and even SPCA for any "designer dog" mixes or purebreds. They happily pay the small animal control fee... more

Sun, Sep 25 2016 7:06 PM

Well shoot Callie, we're neighbors now. Quite close in fact. I'm in central Florida too. I remember when you first adopted Tink. The rescue situation around here felt weird and you've confirmed my suspicions. God forbid I ever leave the house to work because I'm not independently wealthy... more

Rainbow Bridge Welcoming Committee

NOTE to Newcomers : Welcome to the Rainbow Bridge Welcoming Committee! I started this a while back, as my way of helping forum members to heal their broken hearts after a loss. All the pets (with the exception of a running horse ) are beloved pets that had a close relationship with a member on this forum. Every pet you see in these pictures represents a small hole in someone's heart.. and the hope that we may once again see our furry friends in another life. If you have experienced a loss and... more

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Thu, May 26 2016 2:10 PM

I am so sorry (((hugs))). Sierra, your family misses you so much. I imagine you are at the Bridge and you can run free without pain, sweet one.

Sun, May 29 2016 4:21 PM

I am so very sorry , run free Sierra . Your family will have some precious memories of you in their heart forever. ((Hugs))

Tue, Sep 20 2016 3:19 PM

Here I am again, we are mourning the loss of our beautiful Hot Shot. Run free sweet boy, you are always in our hearts.

The dog park.

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August .

Sky's pups are finding homes. The girl and one of the males are staying in the extended family. Requested to keep Sky intact for another set of pups next year. Apparently I will be getting some real money for the stud fees. Enough to buy a big wide brimmed hat with a flamingo feather and a spark e ly band. My safety command is "sit". I 'work on it constantly . Brought him down from a dead run to full stop in about 2 steps while at the park. He is so good.. He is also a chick... more

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Fri, Sep 9 2016 7:56 PM

miserable here today too Kate. So quiet with Isabella here. Gosh I missed her before they were even out of the driveway!

Fri, Sep 9 2016 7:57 PM

That should have been withOUT Isabella!

Sat, Sep 10 2016 6:59 AM

Glenda, I bet it is quiet! Did they finish all the home cooking and baking you did? Doug, I think we'll need a September chat soon. (I still can't seem to start one.) It's supposed to be a bit cooler today--I hope so!

Rescue dog, could she be black mouth cur?

I'm sure people are often asking what breed they have. I generally would say since my dog (Cedar) is a rescue she is more than likely a mutt, but with the large amount of research I have done in the 8 months I had her, along with understanding her personality I have come to a consensus she is a Black Mouth Cur. Pure bread, who knows, but she definitely carries all of the traits. She is just over a year old now, 48lbs and a fun and fantastic dog. What are your thoughts based on looks?

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Thu, Sep 8 2016 1:33 PM

Let's try to get the photo posted after this since it didn't work on round 1

Thu, Sep 8 2016 1:44 PM

Any idea how to post a photo? Nothing seems to be working....

Thu, Sep 8 2016 4:33 PM

You have to post in the Gallery, try that.

Prozac for dogs

hi I have just had to put my Jack Russell who is nearly 3 on Prozac . We are on week 5 and thank god it looks likes he is starting to settle down I am hoping to see a change in him as he is very nervous and scared of everything which resulted in him going for people and dogs It's hard when you have a dog with issues its made me quite stressed- i feel like reaching for his Prozac lol

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Thu, Aug 25 2016 9:07 PM

Dixie.. Glad to hear the Prozac is helping at least One of You ! :-) I just came across this article about "Whole Tones",, No , I havent tried it, but it may Help in your situation...and it certainly won't Hurt ! Best wishes to Both of You ! Rover Make Over www.popsugar.com/.../How... more

Sun, Aug 28 2016 4:02 PM

Long walks in the country, if possible, for both of you. Don't know where you are, but Wildlife management areas tend to be away from traffic and pretty safe to run dogs in.

Sun, Aug 28 2016 4:23 PM

JRT are normally hyper as heck, but it sounds like maybe you need to team up with a really good, positive reinforcement trainer. That way you can work on the issues and get him off the meds sooner rather than leter.

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July Connection, if any.

Sky is the proud father of 5 male and 1 female puppies. I don't know if I dare go see them. I have been informed that I really don't want another dog. He has been drawing comments at the park and on walks about how handsome and well behaved he is. Then he rolls in some obnoxious substance and gets a bath. The forum appears to be fading away. The other forums I engage in are more argumentative. I like the stable positiveness of this one.

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Sun, Jul 24 2016 11:25 AM

Took Sky out to the WMA this morning. Warm, but no rain falling. The WMA is set up as a prairie. It was a farmstead, but the DNR returned it with burn offs, cutting trees, and replanting prairie grasses. The prairie flowers were beautiful. A sea of waist deep yellow, purple, and white. Lots of bees humming... more

Mon, Jul 25 2016 5:13 PM

Now is your chance. We have pond goldfish that need to be rehomed. No count yet. They are small and some are still dark colored and hard to see, but our little breeding group did it again. Last time, we had several hundred that got rehomed, but wife was still working as a teacher and we had lots of kids... more

Sat, Jul 30 2016 6:46 AM

Got a bit of rain this week (1/4 inch), but we need a lot more. The tomatoes are starting the think about ripening--yeah! I hope to make some pickled beets this weekend. And, the zucchini is here! I'm going to take a precision heeling course with Ronnie and Rock that starts in August. Rock has... more

First post - please help me figure out my stray's breed

Hi folks, I kept trying to google various mixes and always seemed pulled back to these boards looking at photos... So probably time for my first post :-) From what I can tell, I think he is part Malinois but 100% mystery. He weighs about 60 pounds, loves to sniff, never barks, is incredibly smart and seems impressively loyal. He likes to guard the house. He's a beautiful pup and it was surprising that no one called looking for him. He's SO loyal, he won't even let the dog sitter take... more

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Sun, Apr 19 2015 11:39 PM

Short hair German shepard mix?

Wed, Jul 6 2016 9:57 AM

Kinda hard to tell.

Sat, Jul 23 2016 7:37 AM

He definitely has german shepard face except the ears: their breed tends to have longer ears but "standing up" not slouching ears. And he has the coat of a german shepard and I understand that german shepard are very smart and have very good memories and are loyal to their owners, good police... more

Yet another vacuum question!

I've searched old posts, honest, but I didn't see anything regarding stick vacs for picking up pet hair. Joey's tumbleweed fur on the hardwood floors that are all through my house are driving me batty. Was thinking of getting a stick vac to keep on top of it from day to day. I've looked through some reviews and get conflicting opinions so thought I would check with other dog owners. I know Pofi's mom recommends a 3M giant lint roller thing, I've heard mention of the new... more

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Fri, Jul 18 2008 6:40 AM

I have an Eureka cordless vacuum that I use on my tile floors and I love it. It is not good on rugs though. I don't get much dog hair on my tile floors but with 3 teenagers in and out with a million friends my floors get a little of everything, we get a lot of pine needles being dragged in and it... more

Fri, Jul 18 2008 11:59 AM

I have a Dyson Animal that does a super job on the carpets, but I'm not thrilled with the way it works on the wood floors. That "tumbleweed, fluffy cloud" hair just defies being sucked up by anything - it kind of jumps ahead of the vacuum. If I try to sweep it up, it just tangles in the... more

Tue, Jul 12 2016 3:21 AM

This thread may be old but I just want to share my vacuum cleaner experience. I love Hoover Vacuum Cleaner which I was able to read good reviews at http://www.vacuumtop.com/ . I've been using it for several months, and now that I'm used to it, it's very simple to use, clean, and carry.... more

Nikon Camera Question

Ok so my camera has decided to really not preform how I want it to, so I'm in the market for a new one. I am well aware nikon is the way to go from all the chat around here. My question is which one to get!? Budget is really not a problem but I would prefer to stay in the 5-600$ range or so. My pictures will mostly be of our pets and DH playing soccer, as well as the team of girls he coaches, a lot of action pictures! If someone could be so kind as to point me in the right direction as far as... more

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Tue, Jul 5 2011 10:15 PM

Cool! Thanks for the input. I stopped by Best buy today and looked at a few I like, now I just gotta decide!

Fri, Jul 8 2016 6:53 PM

This might an old thread but to help other members You might want to consider checking this site: http://www.camerarunner.com/ and http://www.cnet.com/

Sun, Jul 10 2016 2:42 PM

Or your neighborhood pawn shop. Know what you want, do some research, and know price points. Some pawn shops are really proud of their offerings.