Re: berner for a hospital visit in Virginia

The same message came through the PVBMDC web site. One of our members with a therapy dog has contacted this family in hopes of paying a visit. Driving around the beltway, however, has added risks these days with the sniper still on the loose. Carol Lingley PVBMDC Web Editor n a message dat

Re: Question about X-Rays for Pregnant Bitch

In a message dated 11/6/2002 8:36:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << What are the pros and cons of x-raying a bitch prior to delivery? When should it be done if at all? What are the risks if any to the puppies? >> We always X-ray our girls so we have a head count, albeit

Re: Brother & Sister Purebred BMDs in No. VA shelter

Another post from the volunteer the shelter. In a message dated 11/11/2002 1:11:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Thanks! These definately are Berners. Our humane investigators rescued them from a puppymill in Pennsylvania. The boy is a big goofball at the moment (a

Re: Brother & Sister Berners in NOVA Shelter

Thanks to everyone who offered to help the two purebred BMDs in the Northern Virginia shelter. They were rescued from a PA puppy mill, so that answers the questions about where are the breeders. Here's a note from the shelter. Please, no more calls. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD <>

Re: Two young Berners needing homes (NOT)

<< In a message dated 11/13/2002 12:16:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hi everyone, There are 2 Berner siblings, born in March 2002 needing new homes. They are currently being fostered for the Northern Virginia SPCA & can be seen at: Look at Max & Zoe at:

Re: MINI-FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT CANCER RESEARCH!!!

In a message dated 11/13/2002 8:23:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Please help us fight Malignant Histiocytosis. There are far too many young and old Berners who lose the battle to this terrible disease every day. We need to find a way to eliminate Malignant Histio

Re: BERNER At Rockville Md Garage Collapse

In a message dated 11/16/2002 11:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I just saw CNN footage on the Rockville MD garage collapse. In that footage, the cameraman/woman caught what looked to be a Berner running through the building debris as if he/she had been in a car an

Re: Female Incontenence

In a message dated 11/17/2002 5:24:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << We discussed age/spay related incontenence and she prescribed Proin. My understanding that this is the same product (formerly names DES I believe)that was given to pregnant women years ago and whose da

Re: Berner Ads in the Washington Post

In a message dated 11/18/2002 12:10:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << There were 2 ads in Sunday's Washington Post. >> The first ad is from a byb in Mount Airy, MD. She has done the Berner/Newf thing a number of times. I saw one of her purebred BMD males when he was

Re: Berner home needed

In a message dated 11/18/2002 4:58:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I'm trying to help a friend place an older Berner boy. His owner (her sister) is dying, is in a nursing facility and Sam is currently being boarded at a vet clinic. None of the family involved is able

Re: Berner-L Histio RollCall

In a message dated 11/19/2002 4:09:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << If you're interested, add yours to the List. Hannibal, 7/29/88 - 5/23/93, loved by Pat Long, Berwyn PA Toby 6/29/97 - 6/30/00, loved by Sid & Liz Steinweg, Colorado Springs CO Ria, 2/4/98 - l

Re: cancer roll call & celebrating seniors

In a message dated 11/20/2002 9:45:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Why is that? Is it a "no-no" to mention kennel names when dealing with the dreaded diseases? >> Not for me. I think it's just the way that list got started. "Arrow" (2/14/97 - 12/8/98) is Caroling'

Philadelphia Show on NBC Thanksgiving

<> You can get more details at www.purina.com, www.Philadogshow.com or www.NBC10.com/dogshow Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD

Re: Berners & Horses

<< I began to wonder how many Berner folks were also horse people? How about a new poll? Name your horse and riding style >> Gave up my English pleasure mare, Caprice, when I got married about a zillion years ago. I occasionally remind my husband that I'm still not quite sure about that tra

Looking for VetGen vWD Clinic

Anyone have a vWD clinic running or coming up? Someone asked me about it at the show the other day. Just missed one that closed in FL. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD

Re: Ehrlichiosis

In a message dated 11/29/2002 8:54:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I know here in the states there is a new test kit that tests for both Ehrlichiosis & Heartworm called "SNAP" not sure what the accronym stands for. >> I recently had a very sick Berner boy whose SNAP

Re: A Brag for the Budman

In a message dated 12/7/2002 5:36:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << In four consecutive shows Buddy has taken Winner's dog, Best of Winners (in 3 shows) and today, in Gettysburg, earned his championship by taking Best of Breed. He went on to take a Group 4. >> Oh com

Thankfully, a Very Merry Christmas

We have been doubly blessed this Christmas with the presence (presents!) of our Santera Lillehammer, CD who turned nine this Christmas morning, and our 5 1/2 year old Stretch (Caroling's Octave Above). Lille was diagnosed with adeno carcinoma last December and had a second surgery in March for

Re: Suckling Pup

In a message dated 1/13/2003 10:11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I have a 2 year old BARC rescue dog who has to suck on a pillow to fall asleep. He is about 100 pounds and the bigger the pillow the better. I have tried to figure out why he does this. He was taken

Pennsauken Shows

Anyone have the results? Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD

Re: MH Questions

In a message dated 3/2/2003 12:45:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << How many Berners are diagnosed with MH just on a vet's "best guess" and not confirmed with testing supporting this guess? >> Good point, Cathy. When Arrow died at 22 months we pursued pathology through

VetGen vWD Clinic

Here's information on another "clinic" for DNA testing for vWD. Cost is $41 discounted over individual test kits -- $99 vs $140. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD

Re: Hydrogen Peroxide-Caution

Another caution, not everything should be brought back up. Timing is important. I just came through one of those terrible weekends with a dog that ingested a ripped portion of a towel Friday evening, (discovered the evidence Saturday morning) was at the vets by Saturday afternoon and in ER su

PVBMDC Eye Clinic

Sherri - FYI PVBMDC has an eye clinic scheduled for September 21 in Fairfield, PA with Dr. Lionel Rubin. FMI, contact Carmelita White at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD

Re: Virus Warning W32.SoBig.F@MM

And a similiar message was posted with my address this morning, but I've just completed a scan and we're clean. We run McAfee and it's been updating as much as twice a day for the past week. Please take the time to scan your computers, everyone. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD In a message d

Re: carting clinic

In a message dated 8/31/2003 6:27:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Yes the carting clinic is on Oct 12 at Jerry and Nan Pixtons home in Strasburg Va. This is the 4th time they are having it and our 3rd. I don't have all the information in front of me, >> The informat

Puppy in Annapolis Pet Store

A friend was able to check out the Annapolis mall pet store. Look at that price! If anyone wants the name of the breeder, e-mail me privately. Carol Lingley Ijamsville, MD <

Re: BERNER-L - time to take drastic measures

Always hard to say goodbye to old friends. Thanks to everyone at Prairienet who kept us online all those years. Yahoogroups has its problems, but looks like those of us that use AOL can finally upgrade (geesh, I'm still running 5.0) since we won't have to worry about html posts. Also, the arc