from?
Thanks for answers.
Susan (and Djinn and Riley)
NO but her tail is wagging
a mile a minute and she thinks it's a game, and that I am her chew toy.
Any suggestions are very welcome!
Cheers, Susan
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? Some kind of neurological process? Is
there a (non-invasive) diagnostic procedure that would be worth doing? Any
archive articles I should look at?
Thanks!
Susan
When one of my dogs does the restlessness thing, I always do a couple of
things. First I grab the Gas-X and administer a tablet or two. Then I
check the external vitals -- heart rate, respiratory rate (usually panting
when they're restless), gums -- normal pink moist or otherwise, and the
Me, too!
Susan (and Djinn and Riley)
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Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 6:22 AM
Subject: Carting Equipment
Good morning, all. I am interested in trying carting with one of my dogs
(the one with good elbows!) and my friend
This has been a long week. For starters I worked 6 straight full days
(GASP! what a shock to my system, it's been months since I worked that many
hours). We've got company coming next week in the person of my non-dog
tolerant brother wife, so the push is on to straighten up the place
conjunctivitis in their Berner. (Fortunately, his left eye is still
normal.)
Thank you,
Susan Wankner ( my best friend Donner)
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Cat food goes on top of the fridge, and that solves that problem. Now cat
litter, that's another story...
Susan (and Djinn and Riley)
The biggest problem I've had is my young girl who likes to eat cat food.
I keep the cat food on the kitchen table away from the edge so the cat
can hop up
Several years ago a woman of my acquaintance who is a cat person came home
to find a lovely Collie on her doorstep. She took her in, bathed her, fed
her, got her shots and license because no one answered ads or flyers.
Then after several months there was a knock at the door and a woman
claimed
to make our Berners stay with us always.
Thinking of you and Jackson and Bodhi in all of the beauty that you
described. Feel him near you soon.
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
Sequim, WA
, but that's where we're at.
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
Sequim, WA
I would appreciate input from Berner owners concerning their call on
vaccinating
Berners against lepto.
I have used Heartguard for years on both a Berner and a non-Berner because
heartworm is a real threat where I live. I had a Newfie mix, same size as
a Berner, who had heartworm when I rescued him. The treatment was very
hard on him and me, as well. My opinion is that a reaction from the
Just a comment -- I, too, once lost a fax machine that way. That's why I
have my computer and accessories plugged into a surge protector AND I unplug
the whole thing every time I close down the computer.
Susan
with Djinn and Riley
By the way that was why I was quiet on the list for a few days
Hello all. I recently purchased a new vehicle it came equipped with a
trailer hitch...does anyone know if they make a hitch cover that has a
Berner on it?
Thanks in advance,
Sue Houser
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The little man is OK, but he sure gave me a fright!
Friday at suppertime I was in the barn feeding the equines while the dogs
romped in the yard. I was checking the water trough when pushy Maggee
donkey bullied past me into the barn and ran out through the open barn door
and into the yard. The
Yesterday I had the pleasure of reporting about Aeryn's benign tumour (big
WHEW's here still!). After sending that e-mail I had a good inspection of
the biopsy site -- it looked excellent! Aeryn had never once even seemed to
notice the 2 skin staples I'd used to close the wound, there hadn't
no panic here folks, nothing but good news!
About 10 days ago I found a tiny (2mm diameter) lump on Aeryn's right front
leg. It was so tiny, but red and raised, so I nearly immediately hit the
panic button. I actually contained my anxiety for a few days and left it
alone, just incase it was a
not so long ago that agility was in this
same boat?
Susan
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Where are they? None of my links are working.
Thanks,
Susan Kowitz
only as a special needs/ tough job detergent, but it sold so well that they
changed the marketing to sell it for general use. That poor, poor Basset
Hound.
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
Sequim, WA
http://www.katu.com/news/story.asp?id=57295
Our boy Kaiser, DeGrasso's Kaiser v Legacy, will be 10 years old on Sunday,
June 8th.
Born June 8th, 1993.
He, of course, is the sweetest berner I know. He's taught me show much
including how
to work with a draft dog (earning his NDD at the ripe old age of seven in a
draft test he
flew to
as well by
the end of the year. I don't actually use supermarkets much, but I think
this is an appalling plan. I will try to follow this up to find out how
true the article is. If anyone knows anything about this please could you
let me know?
Thanks,
Susan in the UK
Nellie Barkis
Susan Williams
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Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Birthday boy Bentley
Sequim, WA
since January.) My apologies to the list for this, but I figured that
cleanup issues that pertain to dogs might similarly work for cats.)
Suggestions will be gratefully received privately at my email address, so as
not to corrupt the list with off-topic posts!
Thank you,
Susan Wankner
Well, neither of mine has drooled spontaneously, like a Newf -- but hold up
a treat, and Djinn drools instantly! Stops as soon as she gets the treat.
Susan
Some of the breeders may have a better answer for you, but I have NEVER
seen a Berner drool.
actually stepped into his water bowl with his two front paws while drinking.
The actual drool is more slippery than the water, but does reflect the most
appreciative anticipation of all of the meals that I prepare him. He owns
my heart as does his dry mouthed sister.
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
to post about.
Susan Kowitz, Sweet Mercedes, and Ever Gentle Bentley
Sequim, WA
it there. I
called her Mercedes, but she knows both so no way to undo the harm. She
likes obedience classes, even that one, but I had to stop for a while until
that man moved on.
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
Sequim, WA
I'm just back from an 8 day vacation and Mercedes has her head down and her
back roached, walks on toes with legs close together and head down. She was
fine when I picked her up at the kennel. I can't remember if this is a
cervical disc issue or something else.
Suggestions anyone?
Susan Kowitz
Forgot to mention I did give her 2 Phazyme tablets in case it's gas.
Susan
I'm just back from an 8 day vacation and Mercedes has her head down and her
back roached, walks on toes with legs close together and head down. She was
fine when I picked her up at the kennel. I can't remember
I've been meaning to write this for the last week now -- and by waiting I
now have 2 announcements. Most timely is that today marks Aeryn's 5th
birthday!! This is cause for much celebration to mark such a special event
but also bittersweet for me. I've promised not to dwell on the sadness that
rule. At one point I called her to
me, and watched her make a *very* wide circle around two tiny lambs to get
to me.
Susan
and Djinn and Riley
Salt Spring Island, BC
When my Kellu (1995-2001) was a puppy she had to wear a plastic splint on
her tail for 5 weeks (long story ). She was so good about it, never
once tried to chew on the splint. But oh my! that thing was a lethal weapon
when she got waggin'. My shins were black and blue for weeks!!
Kellu was
Although his owner isn't on this list, I wanted to share the loss of a great
Berner. His name was Mozart and he was ten years old, a therapy dog, and a
great friend to everyone who knew him. Mozart was with his second family,
having been rehomed after suffering considerable neglect under the
Lucky Aeryn just got to be on the receiving end of the hydrogen peroxide. I
got home from work tonight and 'Ryn was outside in the dog pen -- didn't
even rush to the gate to greet me. Hmmm, what's she doing? I guess
when my Dad put out the bag of kitchen garbage he set it on top of instead
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From: Susan Berlin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2003 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: Return of The Fun Survery!!
Thanks for this, Catherine!
1 --- Do you live in
a) city
b) suburbs
c) country
d) on Planet Berner
had hers removed at around 6 years, and lived another almost 4 years,
mast-cell tumour free.
Best of luck. Keep the list informed.
Susan
and Djinn the berner
and Riley the ?? rescue
and the two cats
Hi all
anyone have a berner survive this..mast cell tumors..maggie just got
diagnosed.. maura
Dear Vanessa
I'm so sorry to hear of Samson's accident. I'm sure it must be
agonizing for you. How is he doing today???
I'm a vet as well as being a devoted Berner mom, so thought I might be able
to give you some info about your boy's injuries.
Pneumothorax is a condition when air escapes
around
the house and opened the front door (lever-action handles).
None of my animals escape to run away -- they escape to join the rest of us.
Susan
Salt Spring Island
with Djinn (Bernese)
and Riley (???)
and the two cats
Are you sitting comfortably, then I'll begin g.
We've had Bernese for nearly
Okay, I give up: what's a Rally?
Susan
and Djinn and Riley
Salt Spring Island, BC
Hi all,
Could anyone share their experience with acupuncture, positive or
negative?
Hi Karen - Our Matilde gets bi-weekly acupuncture from her vet for her ED
(which was treated surgically) and to help with any HD that may be
developing. We have noticed a marked improvement in her mobility
I took my rescue boy Rowyn to work with me the other day. I had a double
agenda -- I've been diligently treating a chronic filthy ear on him off and
on since I got him in May '02 and felt it was time to have a proper look at
it and flush it out. I knew from past attempts at proper looks, that
it
clean, 3)How well it holds up.
I'd appreciate hearing any recommendations (and the reasons why you
recommend what you do!)
Thanks,
Susan Wankner Donner
Fremont, CA
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Happy Third Birthday to my brothers and sisters from Pioneer's U
Littermate Pioneers Urban Boy aka Thomas.!!
Hope all are well and geeting all the love and hugs you can from your
owners!
Thomas Pullara
Having just endured the most hellish 24 hours of my life there were a couple
of things I wanted to say. First of all, THANK YOU to you all for your kind
words of encouragement, best wishes, and prayers for Devyn's safe return.
They obviously worked! And thank you to for past discussions of lost
My prayers have been answered -- Devyn is home and he's safe sound. After
a long sleepless night, I got a call about 20 mins. ago (I was in the tub
at the time -- left a trail of bubbles as I flew through the door -- yes, I
did take time to put clothes on, but not to towel off). He was seen at
Although Devyn is not a Berner -- I knew the list would understand and be
able to send some prayers our way for his safe return. This has been a day
from Hell for me, and I'm rapidly losing hope and my sanity.
Apparantly the one gate to the dog yard was unlatched this a.m. -- no one's
fault, my
with magic powers! She was born thinking she was in charge of
the world.
Susan
and Djinn and Riley the rescue
and the cats Smudge (love those dogs)
and Cleo (hate them)
A drumroll please -- I'm just so proud of my girl I think I'll bust my
buttons. Today Aeryn, that baddest of bad, brattiest of brats, acquired the
covetted 3rd leg to give her her CD. It was well earned by both of us! She
got the 1st leg way back in Sept. '99 at her 1st ever trial. I took her
Oh geez, I can't believe I forgot to mention this in my original post.
Today's accomplishment has an extra special meaning for me, as today would
have been Kellu's 8th birthday -- although I did have some tears for my lost
love, I was bouyed by thinking that it was a very fitting tribute to 'Lu,
and
would accept donations for this. I haven't read about this part yet. Can
someone explain?
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
Sequim, WA
Back when I was in vet school, we had this remarkable radiograph that they'd
show to students just to illustrate that a dog truly will eat anything --
the x-ray revealed the 10 long knife blade from an electric carving knife
running down through the esophagus, across the whole width of the stomach
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We have a small freezer in the shop that is for bone storage and when I
open
that they are setting their waiting. But alas they have to wait till the
bones are thawed out.
Why? My guys are delighted to chew on bone Popsicles -- is there a reason
they shouldn't have them frozen?
Susan
My Devyn, English Cocker Spaniel, sucks himself to sleep every night. It's
the whole bedtime routine -- outside for potty, snack for the cats, biscuits
for the dogs, and then he bugs me until I give him his suckie toy. He's not
fussy about what toy it is, whatever one doesn't have a hole in it,
me that the garage door had
not been put down.
My big snuggly panda bear Berner
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
Sequim, WA
Thanks for all the encouraging words and healing thoughts for Jessyka. So
far, they seem to be working!!!
This a.m. she was sitting with slightly less head tilt and able to stand in
a wobbly way. This afternoon, if she's careful, she can actually walk for
short distances (2-3 ft). before
was holding by the collar (so she wouldn't
'greet' him a la Daisy -- but he didn't know that!
Susan, with Djinn and Riley
On Christmas eve. I brought home a tiny 4 wk. old kitten that had been
turned in at the clinic by her rescuers after having spent 3 days and 2
nights stuck down a well. Any kitten who could survive that in the midst of
a Canadian winter deserved a home! I named her Jessyka, after the little
girl
.
Susan Berlin
So if anyone doubts the popularity of the BMD, visit my neighborhood,
five BMD's within a stones throw.
Steve Squillante
While an original is always hard to find, he is easy to recognize.
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(1955-) American Author
between me and anyone and anything else. I have to admit I find this
flattering and delightful. He also plays with all the kids who come over.
Whether or not there are kids in the house I'll bet people on the Berner-l
have lots of variations on this theme and I'd be interested in hearing them.
Susan
Happy New Year everyone!
Aeryn certainly has been on a roll lately! Thanks to those who expressed
concerns well wishes over her cut pad. 10 days later and it continues to
be a nuisance. The gash was deeper than originally thought (at 2:00 a.m. I
wasn't exactly seeing straight!). The pad is
, as I'd been warned
she might, showing up at the house with a familiar no-weight-bearing stance.
The surgery was repeated, and she was once again fine.
I'd guess everyone's story will be a bit different, but certainly good ACL
repair is possible! Good luck.
Susan
MOST of her brains delivered. Now if I could just teach her to go to
the door and bark when she wants to go out -- instead of barking at me, in
exactly the same way she indicates a desire for food, play, a treat, etc. --
she'd be perfect. Ideas?
Thanks
Susan
Geez, it never rains but it pours. Aeryn seems to really be on a roll these
days!
Yesterday, while doing some shopping I stopped in at my favourite peanut
shop (really, they grow sell peanuts and peanut products -- they're
excellent!), and bought the wherewithall to make up a couple of gift
Someone's probably posted the good link by now, but I'm behind on digests so
here it is anyway:
http://xmas.emedia.co.uk/xmascard/
Susan Kowitz
Type or copy and paste the below addy into your search engine and have fun.
I did.
xmas.emedia.co.uk/xmascard/
Susan Kowitz, Mercedes, and Bentley
Sequim, WA
Last night I took the dogs out for their final run of the night and run they
did! Sure makes your heart sing to watch my 3 flat out -- the 2 big dogs
are low to the ground flying blurs. Devyn keeps up remarkably well, but
those long ears of his flapping wildly in the breeze just slow him down!
Well, Aeryn's done it again. Yesterday a.m. I woke up to find my brand new
container of fish food on the floor with bottom chewed out, and not a scrap
of the flake food left. Little madam! I'd only just bought it ~ an
expensive $9.00 snack that I'm sure did nothing to fill her up!
And as
I was wondering how many of you have neutered/spayed/unneutered/unspayed
females and males, and what you're reasoning for doing it or not doing it
is--i.e. breeding purposes or personal preference, or whatever--and how
many BMDs you do have.
We spayed Mattie (our only dog) when she was 8 months
My keyboard has been a little quiet of late, but that doesn't necessarily
mean that Aeryn's been a stellar little angel!! Far from it actually!!
Two Sundays ago she scared me half silly by suddenly starting to vomit up
foul, dark brown, gritty stuff, and went into full panic mode with a
My backyard has a multi fencing system that has always worked well for us --
there's a new chainlink dog yard (40x70') which I love, and the perimeter of
the greater than 1 acre yard is fenced with picket fence along the road
side, a thick cedar hedge between us and the neighbours to the east, and
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Hmm! New poll suggested here! How many Berner Owners have Cats? I have
three of each and my Berners love small critturs too! (could include
rabbits,
ferrets!)
We have four cats in our family - from eldest to youngest - Smokey, who
ignores Mattie; Lucy, who swats at Mattie; Joaquin (a Siamese
and never let a kid fall off. She
lived to nearly 40, and I miss her still. Wish I could afford to keep
horses again, but I know I'd never find another as good as Taco.
Susan B. menagerie :)
Hi,
Those of you who might have me in your address book as
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The old one will expire at the end of this month. I'd hate to miss
anything
Thanks,
Susan in the UK
Nellie Barkis
Susan Williams
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I'm WAY behind on reading my L so if this has already appeared, I
apologize. Today in a local pharmacy my Berner antennae when into full buzz
mode as I spied what was undeniably a Berner plush toy several aisles away.
Pounced scooped up a very adorable toy Berner puppy. In fact, I rescued
all 3
and voila the door was open!! Who needs a dog door??!!
Susan Berlin
Djinn and Riley
Salt Spring Island, BC
the devil and the deep blue sea! Is there any way out?
Susan
people would want to know of this possibility.
Susan
Salt Spring Island, BC
When our Matilde (15 month old spayed BARC girl) was being housetrained as a
puppy, she would have accidents almost exclusively on her two dog beds.
At the time, we thought that she just didn't like her beds and that was her
way of telling us. We ended up creating a bed for her that was made up
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