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Questions For The Veterinarian

john — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:41:24 +0000

My Chihuahua dog Henry is a good eater and having his brother the “vacuum” eater urges his eating fervor. Today he did the oddest thing (I always watch them because I make sure they finish and Vinnie does not bother Henry after he’s done in 2 seconds). I put the plates down (with one of their usual fares – I make my own) and Henry dove in (maybe got a taste) then immediately laid down next to the bowl (almost like he fell). I picked up the bowl when he ran to his bed so the little dog would not eat it. It WAS a bit more juicy than normal (I add herbals, so I at times need to add a bit of water to mix them). So I drained the juice off at risk of losing the supplements and offered it to him in his bed (veterinarians: was that wrong to do?) and he ate it up in a slower fashion than normal. Ok I understand it could have been the watery-ness he did not like but wouldn’t he have just walked away? The dropping down to the floor seemed weird and disconcerting I have never seen that ever in my dogs – eating or playing. I admit I am a worried mom always so forgive me if this is a totally stupid question. BTW he’s been nipping at his lower hind legs as if they are itchy lately. The veterinarian chalked it off to maybe the dampness is bugging him (he has luxating patellas but presently is moving ok- we do acupuncture when its apparent and it appears to respond well to that). I am also presently seeking a chondrotin-Glucosamine supplement for him as I fear arthritis. (He is a 4 1/2 year old Chihuahua).

Boxer Puppy With Mange

john — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:06:12 +0000

I got a rescue boxer puppy from someone who got her off of craigslist.
She came with horrible mange and was really skinny. The lady decided
she didn’t want to keep her (didn’t have the money) so I got her. We
named her Smeagol because she looked so bad. After almost 6 months of
doctoring her through mange the vet said she is mite free!!!! I feel
like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

Our Dog Had Surgery At The Vet

john — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:20:27 +0000

I got a long apology from my vet this morning regarding my dog – they called and I was like oh no what now, but my vet personally called to say that no question is a stupid question when it comes to the health and well being of your pet, especially after surgery. He apologized for his front desk staff, I was like no way man, its okay maybe I did over react a little bit, its just that I never dealt with anything like this before, and he went on to say that he did call the shot to do the surgery, and he said in his best opinion I would of wanted the best for my pet, so that made me feel better, but still you know I’m a little jaded….LOL

As for my two dogs, they are far apart from each other. One dog is in the spare room watching animal planet and comes out during regular breaks while the other dog goes in and watches some animal planet for a couple hours. One pet is mad at his E collar right now…but a few more days wont hurt him. Thank goodness they took it out then, if it could become cancerous later.

Dog Allergies

john — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:38:46 +0000

I’m new here along with my 2 bostons and a boxer. Satch, the boxer caught a honey bee in his mouth just about an hour ago, what caused your boy to swell up? Was he allergic? I had a boxer when I was a teen, but I don’t remember too much about his antics. He followed me to the theatre, and got in somehow and found me. I had to send him home in a taxi.
That dog always knew what class I was in at school, he would get in the door and make himself company. I guess these dogs are clowns. Now I know why people say they are real dog lovers.