I can certainly relate to this as my 11-month old is a very active sock eater. Clean, dirty, old, new. Stevie has no specific preference. In fact about a month ago I had to rush him to the vet at 1:30 in the morning as he was choking on a piece of "sock". All turned out fine but a very quick $150.00 later, but a valuable lesson learned. I bought Stevie a Kong and when I go out I put peanut butter in the center, not full mind you but enough that it keeps him busy for a long time. I video taped him after doing so, while I was out of the house, and he cleaned out the peanut butter and chewed away on the kong for quite some time. I also crate him when I cant be there to keep an eye on him. Otherwise he goes where I go. Best of luck to you and yours. Hugs and Big Berner Belly Rubs Karen and Stevie NB, Canada
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 10:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bone/Rag Eater, Kongs, Dew Claws First, my apologies, I accidently sent a blank e-mail, too quick with the click! I would like to recommend for Carol that she watch very closely for "greenish" color vomit. My lovely boy, Comet, age 11 1/2 months just ate three red shop rags last week. We think he accomplished this Friday. On Saturday one passed, then he had a bout of vomiting, brown frothy liquid. My vet is a close friend of mine, and on her recommendation, we just watched him very closely, crated him, no food/no water. On Sunday, another rag passed with my help (fun experience), and on Sunday night the final rag. Monday he was normal, normal eating, normal bowels, etc. and still normal, wanting to eat everything in sight! So, patience might help, but any vomiting should be noticed. Second, I would like to know if anyone out there uses Kongs as a treat when they are away from home for their Berner. My boy tends to get bored easily when I leave him. I'm looking for a way to entertain him while I am away for a few hours. Third, my comment on dewclaws. My breeder did not remove Comet's back dewclaws when he was born. They were HUGE, almost like another toe. We called him duck dog as it looked like he had webbed feet. Her vet would not remove them because of their size. We waited until he was neutered, which meant it was a major deal. He was wrapped from bottom of foot to midcalf. Very difficult to keep dry and clean. He had major stitches there and a great deal of pain, much more pain there than the neutering pain! After this experience, I would highly recommend they come off as soon as you can after birth! Just my two cents worth! Please e-mail me privately or post about Kongs. I'm anxious to hear everyone's experiences. Or any other suggestions for entertainment of my 11-month old in active puberty male! Thanks in advance, Candi Appl and Sophia (11 years and still going, but hating the cold), Chloe (6 years), and Comet (named after the reindeer, isn't my birthday Christmas Eve Mom? Maybe a Kong?) in cold Illinois!
