Thanks! re: debating lepto. Also: Hannibal!
Thanks to all who have responded with comments regarding giving the lepto vaccine. I am still researching - and from the information I have found, could be for some time! There are numerous sites devoted to vaccinations/leptospirosis and auto immune related diseases, as well as the berner-l archives, and plenty of wonderful vets who are willing to discuss this. This list is so great - thanks everyone! Pat, I subscribe to the alien theory as to how the tongue made it into the tree. Because aliens may have been responsible for the chair, too, you might want to report that possibility to authorities, considering all of the strange happenings in your area. Thanks for sharing that story - good chuckle. Jill with Indie and Gabby
re: dog cars
Andrea, I replaced my Subaru wagon with a jeep cherokee. The subaru was a great car and carried three dogs, but didn't leave much room for equipment. The jeep worked well with one dog and equipment, but the inside mounted spare tire took up too much space and then I had a wreck. When I replaced the jeep, I tried mini vans, but really wanted 4wd, even though Rod has an Explorer. I bought and love a Toyota Highlander. It is suitable for 2 dogs, (1 med. sized dog in crate) and stuff for road trips. Have not tried a lrg crate, but think it would fit -be sure to measure. If I also needed a grooming table, I would swap vehicles with Rod and use his Explorer. It would hold 3 berners, folded crates, etc. The only little hitches with the Highlander: 1) back door lifts, but window doesn't open. I didn't even test that - and wish I had, since I carried one kayak in the back of my jeep, with the window open. I also could open the window at trials, but with the door still locked, no one could open a crate and let dogs out. 2) the folded back seat doesn't fit snug against the front seats and since Indie isn't crated, the gap was a problem. We fashioned a board with supports to fill the gap. It also allows for storage underneath - where I can keep things secure from dogs. If we didn't have the Explorer, that would be my first choice, for space and other conveniences, but I wanted something smaller, and the Highlander fits the bill. It handles very much like the Subaru wagon I had: very responsive. Have fun looking for your dogmobile. Jill and gang
Re: Dog cars- need help
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Re: Dog cars- Suburban is ultimate Bernermobile
Forwarded for Vilma in Plain Text: Andrea, I really liked my 1998 Ford Expedition - got so much extra room for not that much extra $ and the 4 wheel drive and high clearance was great in the snow. Could get 3 wire crates in (2 of about the 700 Varikennel size and a 400.) But I am totally in LOVE w/ my 2001 Suburban. I will never be w/out a Suburban now. Rear air, liftgate window, can put all 4 windows all the way down for ventilation in the summer (unlike most minivans.) I can get 2 700's and 2 500's in it and you can fit a male Berner and a Corgi in one 700 w/ ease or even a small female Lab in w/ the male Berner if they get along. This car is great in the Ohio winters totally saved my life in an accident w/ a drunk driver this year (I was going 65 mph and he was about 45 in a pickup truck and we both walked away.) And Suburbans last forever, can rarely even find used ones b/c people keep them forever. Vilma Briggs (Kistner) Mt. Gilead, OH U-UD Mocha Java Slurp, UDX, HIC, TT Ch. Brighteye Expresso Bean, UD, NDD, TT U-CDX Our Little Buddy, UD, NA, TT Thirdtym's A Charm, CD Hob Nob Clouds In My Coffee (puppy Perc) foster Bernerboy: Brew/Bruin and as yet to be named foster Berner mix: One Very Lucky Boy Check any e-mail over the Web for free at MailBreeze (http://www.mailbreeze.com)
A great line
This was sent to me today and I thought it was worth sharing. ...Saving just one pet won't change the world ...but, surely, the world will change for that one pet... Molly Charlottesville, VA
Protocol for Vaccinations
Since the topic of when/whether to vaccinate has come up again, I was wondering if someone has a link for info. on the newest veterinary literature regarding updated vaccination protocols. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats and have been wondering when/if to start titering rather than continuing with annual vaccinations. All my animals at this point are 3 years old or younger and have been fully vaccinated according to traditional standards up to this point. Can someone point me toward a Web site that sets forth the new protocol/recommendations re: vaccinating/titering? Thanks. Anne Cranford, NJ with Titan and Maddie and the two feline friends
Re: Protocol for Vaccinations
Try: http://www.doglogic.com/vaccination.htm http://www.vth.colostate.edu/vth/savp2.html http://www.vmth.ucdavis.edu/vmth/clientinfo/info/vaccinproto.html You'll find more information than you may want to wade through if you do a google search on canine vaccine protocol Pat Long ( Luther) Berwyn PA - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was wondering if someone has a link for info. on the newest veterinary literature regarding updated vaccination protocols. Check any e-mail over the Web for free at MailBreeze (http://www.mailbreeze.com)
Natural food supplements
Hi All, I have received a catalog from a company called Springtime, Inc. They sell premium dog supplements, (their words) .The one I am interested in is called Fresh Factors. Claims to help itchy skin, eye watering and redness. Holli (my almost 6yr old) suffers from allergies. She is allergic to every thing except humans and cats. I was wondering if anyone had used any of these supplements and if they had good results. Thanks for any input. Carol, Holli and the wild child Annie Fair Oaks, Ca
All Well at Longlease!
Well, after all the build up of the horrific storms coming our way and battening down the hatches!! They passed us by!! Not a rumble of thunder, not a flash of lightning! Though we did have some very fierce winds and torrential rain!!! Great thing was waking up this morning and it was so fresh and clear! We had wonderful walk in the woods this morning, all three dogs being very silly and chasing around nonstop after a week of very Hot and Humid and seeking out the cool spots. Got a couple of pics which I will Upload next of Sim and Barney having a tussle with a branch that came down, and Sunny mopping up the cherries that were on the ground! They had a fun morning. More good news here is that all three Berners were at the Vet earlier this evening for routine shots and check-ups! Ros is particularly pleased with Sunny after the recent scares with her back injury and the Spondylosis. Had me run her up and down the riverbank a few times (hmmm, with the boys of course!) She is running freely, heart and lungs OK!!! All three have a clean bill of health! So on a good note I am off to add two fun pics of my cool dogs today! Getting hotter again tonight, we are back to Heatwave tomorrow! All Love, Jean, Sunny, Sim, Barney and the Longlease Gang http://bernese.biz
Gelli Reverse Brag
Well friends, Gelli's 17th week of life has not been an outstanding success from his family's point of view. After four puppy kindergarten classes he seems to have completely forgotten SIT, Stand, Stay, come. When given his commands he looks at me as if I were from the moon (and NOT made of cheese). Even with treat in hand it takes some firm encouragement to get a response. He just looks at me with a blank stare. Training sessions have to be very short because his attention span seems to have suddenly halved. Yesterday, Gelli successfully leaped onto the bed and has determined that atop the bed is the best place to be. Not good because getting off the bed also requires a leap and we do not want to subject his shoulders to that kind of stress. (Not to mention the challenges of sleeping with a BMD puppy in the bed.) We are running out of puppy gates. Today, Gelli decided to sample the other edge of the antique killim he'd successfully remodelled a few weeks ago. This afternoon he chewed off 6 inches of fringe in a scant 15 minutes. And he has chewed the squeakers out of two toys in two days. Those new teeth are very effective - He's teething - lost three teeth in the past six days. Maybe thats it. Or maybe now that he has grown in size he is once again testing the boundaries. Whatever the reasons we seem to be going through some terrible two's. Add to his purchase price, the vet bills, training classes, crate, two beds, leashes, bowls, toys, dry cleaning bills, x-pen(that did not work at all), ruined carpet, three antique rugs, ... This dog's debt is mounting up. Gelli says, MA! You are embarrassing me again! Think of all the good things I do! After all, I go into that blasted crate w/o a fuss, and I enthusiastically greet all sorts of strangers, I play with strange puppies and dogs, and any new adventure you decide I should have is okay by me. I put up with ear cleaning, toe nail clipping, tooth brushing and any other indignity you might wish to subject me to. I shower you with kisses and when I see you I wag my tail so hard I fall down. And everybody thinks I'm so cute. What's a few rugs here and there?! ARRRGH! (He's right -- he is cute.) = Patricia Buickerood __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
Protein % for puppy's diet
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