Many thanks to everyone's hard work and donations for the fundraiser, it is
very much appreciated, a job well done! I'm looking forward to the next
one!
I love that Berner ornament "Angels are just Berners with wings" I want to
purchase one if possible, does anyone know where to get one or how to
Hi Susan,
I had this happen with a bitch who subsequently died of hemangiosarcoma of
the spleen. Discomfort in the abdomen can cause strange things with the
rear end. I would suggest a full blood work up and urinalysis and possibly
ultrasound examination.
Rose T.
Susan-
Have they tried a Chiropractor? That would be my next thought. Or, an MRI,
if the dog seemed to be in pain. Many human Chiropractors will adjust dogs,
if there is not a veterinary chiropractor in the area. It can't hurt and it
may help. An MRI, would show more than an xray. Expensive,
Hi all -- I'm writing for a friend, who has an 8 1/2 year old berner who has
lately developed what appears to be a 'numb' hind leg. That is, every now
and then as the dog walks his leg seems to slip out from under him toward
his other leg -- my friend says it looks like what would happen if you tri
While we're on the subject of SUV's, I also have a question for the group:
My partner and I recently purchased a new Lexus SUV for our Berner (one
couldn't expect him to ride around in the back of a sedan, now could one?).
Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions on how to safely
Hi Lisa,
> has anyone out there had a dog on vincristine & cytoxan for treatment of
> leukemia? i'm trying to get some more information.
My Sam when he was diagnosed with highly malignant T-Cell 3 Lymphosarcoma
was given both these drugs as part of his COP system chemo treatment,
Lymphoma is not
Hi Berner Buddies!!
I'm taking a break from the dog-quilt and would like to ask a question of
the Berner group regarding cars-trucks-SUV's
Is anyone driving one of the new Pacifica's? Or a XC70 Volvo? We are
looking at them and would like some "owner" pros and c
has anyone out there had a dog on vincristine & cytoxan for treatment of
leukemia? i'm trying to get some more information.
thanks,
lisa baldwin
(dickens, bark & zel)
seattle, wa
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Our 6 year-old Berner boy, Rudy had a mast cell tumor removed from his
hind leg in October 2002. I believe the histopathology report came back
staging the tumor at 3?? Anyway, the margins weren't clean and the news
wasn't good. He
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From: "Janice Parky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Do dogs drool more when they are "teething" the way human babies do? The
> thought just occurred to me. Or, am I destined to have that lovely
"Berner
> Patina" on my floors forever
Some do, some don't. Two of my four m
In a message dated 8/13/2003 10:34:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Janice Parky" <[EMAIL
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>Never one to be afraid to ask a "stupid" question..
>
>Do dogs drool more when they are "teething" the way human babies do? The
>
Never one to be afraid to ask a "stupid" question..
Do dogs drool more when they are "teething" the way human babies do? The
thought just occurred to me. Or, am I destined to have that lovely "Berner
Patina" on my floors forever
Slippin' and a Slidin"
Janice Parky
Halley and Wrigley
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Hi All!
Very concerned mommy heremy six month berner boy barnum got fixed and
was having his belly button hernia repaired over the weekend well my Dr.
call me late in the evening that barnum was OK but only a hour afte
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> and keep rinsing
> until the water runs clear of hair debris and soap suds...
Hello everyone,
Water pressure is a problem at our house and getting all of the soap and debris out
used to be quite a chore.
To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject: grooming question
Greetings -
I'm hoping someone can help me out with this. We gave George a bath today
at
a grooming facility and decided to let him dry naturally... the room was a
bit warm. Seven hours later he is close to dry, but I've ju
dry!)
-
> From: "Natalie Waters Seum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: grooming question
> Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 20:33:28 -0500
>
> Greetings -
>
> I'm hoping someone can help me out with this. We gave George a bath today at
> a
ginal Message-
From: Natalie Waters Seum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: August 2, 2003 9:33 PM
To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject: grooming question
Greetings -
I'm hoping someone can help me out with this. We gave George a bath today
at
a grooming facility and decided to l
Hi Julene,
If you have the large prong collar then there should be no problem with
"ring around the collar" hair loss. The collar is only worn for walks and
training and not general use. The reason the leash is fastened to the right
side of the neck is because we heel with the dog on our left and i
Greetings -
I'm hoping someone can help me out with this. We gave George a bath today at
a grooming facility and decided to let him dry naturally... the room was a
bit warm. Seven hours later he is close to dry, but I've just discovered
terrible mats across his back and on both shoulders. Could th
Hi,
I use the quick release prong collar made by herm sprenger (sp). I found
over the years that putting and taking off the regular prong collars made
them weak (and me too!) and over time they loosen up and will come off the
dog if he/she turns just right. With the quick release collar it's s
I personally use a wide buckle collar, but my Vet/Chiropractor recommends
using a prong collar, she say's a head halter is the worst for a dog's neck
followed by a choke collar. She says a prong collar disburses the tension
over a wider area of the neck and is less likely to displace vertebra.
Mi
I am not at all offended by a different perspective on this topic, and
appreciate the chance to discuss the concerns and perhaps increase
understanding.
I do not typically train with a prong collar. Almost nine years ago when my
first berner was a large and strong adolescent, my trainer advocated
I am very sad to read all the propaganda on these prong collars and
especially when used on Berners, they are such sensitive dogs.
I wonder what is going on and feel we need a peace revolution for all our
dogs on planet earth.
If we discuss how to breed in the best ways, how to give medication and
hy this is, I don't know.
Anyway, we had a very nice walk this morning with the prong collar. It's a pain in
the butt to get on sometimes (my fingers aren't made of steel so I have a hard time
pinching the prongs together), but it worked for us!
One question I do have, has any
I have had my 11 week old great dane puppy for two weeks, and she has been
reliably going outside, with no indoor accidents, for 5 days now.
First, IMO, the object is not to catch her and stop her from an "accident,"
it is to prevent an accident from happening. That means you take pup out
after na
I have never had an issue Potty training a puppy .. but a friend has a new
Boston Terrier puppy, he is about 12 weeks old and potty training is not
going as well as hoped.
He doesn't seem to get the idea yet.. ..
She catches him in the act and does the AAGGHH and it doesn't phase him ..
he just d
OK, I'm about to show what a crummy groomer I am for the boys by asking
this question. Fortunately, they aren't in any beauty contests.
I've heard several of you mention blow-drying them. I have never done
this. Frankly, I don't even dry my own hair, and don't even o
Hi Mary-Ann,
I concur with what Libby had to say, if the bitch is in good health and
maternal duties come easy to her then six litters would not be excessive.
For myself I have yet to breed more than three litters from any one bitch
that I have owned, two bitches were bred for a fourth time but in
Would that be unusual for a female bred when she was two years old, then
every year thereafter till she was 7 or 8? Isn't that "normal" when
breeding - to breed once a year? (You can tell I am not, and never will be,
a breeder).
Liz Steinweg & The Crew
Blue Moon's Baloo Berry Torte "Balou" (11/06/
Vilma has this to say in response to my question...
Vilma -- anything to say about multiple close pregnancies in women??
There is a slightly higher risk of complications w/ closely spaced
pregnancies, but actually not dramatically higher. Bleeding, anemia,
nutrition issues mostly. Risk of poor
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From: "Charles and Kay Sloate" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mary-Ann Bowman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: question
> Mary-Ann,
>
> Good question. Without knowing what year the female
It is interesting to explore different perspectives, and to understand the
reasons that the differences exist :) I suspect that the answer to the
question about how many litters is enough will depend on the bitch but
perhaps even more on the goals of the breeder and his/her tolerance for
risk.
I
Hi Mary Ann,
In answer to your question, no, a bitch having whelped six litters does not
seem extreme to me. A strong and healthy, easy-whelping, good-mothering bitch
that can produce *high quality* offspring over time would be a dream for me
and a credit to any breeding program. Looking at
I just came across a bitch listed in the bernergarde who is listed as having
whelped SIX litters -- does this seem a bit extreme to anyone else?
Mary-Ann Bowman
Utah
To postpone, add, delete, change email addresses, switch from digest to individual, go
to:
www.berner.org
click on:
"berner-l accounts"
Or keep my email handy, and just contact me! Good luck with the move!!
Pat Long (& Luther)
Berwyn PA
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Hi Lynn,
I'm going to assume you went to see your regular veterinarian who may not
be a board certified orthopedic specialist? I would urge you to seek the
opinion of such to put your mind at rest. I had one of my puppies come up
lame and the regular vet filled the owner's head with a variety of
p
Hello all!
I'm an almost two month old lurker who has very much enjoyed reading (and
learning!) from all your posts. I am brand new to the Berner world and am
enjoying it very much, trying to absorb as much as I can from you experts
about this wonderful breed. We acquired our new pup (from a
Hi Linda,
What you didn't do was "introduce" the bells to the dogs. What were you
thinking?? Of course they were alarmed at this irritating noise everytime
they moved. When you train animals you don't suddenly dump a new experience
on them but introduce gradually. One reason for putting bells on do
Between name tags, "Home Again" chip id tag (you just never can be too
careful) and rabies tag, I don't need bells on my babes, the jingle wherever
they go.
I like the idea of a bell though, give the squirrels a fighting chance (as
if they need it, they sit in the trees and laugh at Clyde as it is
My Winston used to love to wear his Swiss bell. When he was a puppy, I
got a tiny wedding bell and put it on his collar just for fun. It didn't
phase him at all and he wore it all the time on his collar. When I was at
the Specialty in Wisconsin, I bought a beautiful, melodic Swiss bell for
Hi Linda,
Both my Berners (Daisy and Buddy) are used to noises since I made it a habit
to drop objects, etc. during their puppyhood. I bought two bells (small and
medium) from the Care-A-Lot Pets catalog. They are not as loud as the Swiss
bells. I think I could have hung the Liberty Bell from t
I asked for suggestions a week or two ago about how to keep track of my
dogs when hiking. Several of you suggested bells. I thought that was a
great idea and ordered 2 swiss bells off of a web page. The arrived
yesterday just as we were leaving for a hike. I put them on the dog's
collars and
if anyone is interested, i got 17 answers to my little survey. thanks to all
who responded.
people came from all over the united states, plus one in england & a few in
canada.
just over half had owned a purebred dog of another breed before.
the time it took to get a puppy ranged from 1 day to 2
Hi Eve,
Some young Berners are light in weight and this is better than weighing too
much:-) So long as he has been treated for worms and his activity levels
are good then I wouldn't worry. Some lines mature quicker than others but
if you know the parents were slow to mature then you must be patient
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From: "eve berman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Anyone have any thoughts or specific concerns we should be looking for?
We
> don't need a giant behemoth of a Berner but do not want to starve our
little
> guy or miss some condition that could otherwise be identified and
corre
Hi All-
Our 5.5 month old Berner pup appears fairly small (adolescent leggy stage)
and does not seem to be gaining much weight lately. He is currently about
39 lbs and has been the same weight for about 3-4 weeks now. He eats well
(4 cups of Solid Gold/ half puppy/half adult) per day and is quit
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Hi Esther,
>I'm very curious why this product has NO published
>study on male kittens/cats. Also, I cannot find where
>FDA approved for neutersol's use on male cats/kittens.
>
>In shelters, cats are just as big an overpopulation
>problem as dogs, if not worse.S
> this is a little questionnaire for anyone who bought their first bernese
> puppy in the last 3 years. i'm just trying to get a better answer for
folks
> i talk to on the phone about wait time.
Hi Lisa,
Well, my latest Monster Pup, Sim, was three and a half years ago and took a
week!
But by th
this is a little questionnaire for anyone who bought their first bernese
puppy in the last 3 years. i'm just trying to get a better answer for folks
i talk to on the phone about wait time.
1) what region of the country are you from?
2) have you ever purchased a purebred dog of another breed from
Hello List,
we discovered a lump on Tatty's left side (from back) just in front of her hip close
to the spine, from nothing in one day it was egg sized. Took her to the vet today and
surgery is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. The vet said it felt like a
. and its position
Hi Everyone,
I have returned to the mailing list to ask a training question.
We have installed a "potty area" in our backyard to get our 2 year old
boy to use the same spot and eliminate him distroying the grass. It is
made of timbers dug in the ground (5 x 7), filled with pea gravel to
I also have a dog that likes hot sauce:
His "dad" enjoys hot sauce on just about anything. As a pup, Tucker came
over to investigate dad's food and tentatively licked at the
plate. Because there was a big puddle of hot sauce where he was licking,
we figured it would be a strong negative reinf
Does anyone know if hot sauce is harmful to dogs?
I'm asking because that is the only way we can get one of our dogs to
eat -- by putting "Frank's" hot sauce on his food!
This particular dog developed the nasty habit of eating some of the
other dogs' poop. We tried a number of things to break t
Hello there,
Has your vet checked your dog for slipping patellas (Patellar Luxation)?
At times in affected dogs the knee cap can shift to on side and cause
temporary lameness - the dog then stretches the leg and the knee cap
slips back into place and all is well again.
The knee cap is kept in p
Have your veterinarian check for luxated patellas right away; can usually be
felt by palpation and owner observation of the dog (this regards the
Appenzeller question).
Now for the 700 Vari Kennel issue; not all planes have cargo doors big
enough to get them into the plane; I found this out
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
o
One thing that can help with the jumping behavior, is to teach sit, and
down. Also, shake hands etc. The more behaviors that the puppy can be told
to do, the better. And, if you are sitting, you can't be jumping etc.
Also, go down to puppies level. Puppies jump up to gain attention. If you
ar
Hi Danielle,
Sounds like he was trying to throw up so doesn't need to have vomitting
induced. This is only done when the dog is not gagging and you know he just
ate a sock or some other prize! I would have your vet check his throat in
case he has a seed or piece of stick stuck, alternatively feed h
I used a mixture of peroxide and water before, something like a teaspoon of
peroxide to a cup of water, wait 5 minutes and there it goes.
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 3:04 PM
Subject: nice question--how
hi everyone, i have a question, we were all out hiking today and my boy mutt suddenly
comes over gagging and choking a little, then ate a lot of grass all the way back--and
drank water but cannot throw up, and i know he wants to--he's still gagging a little!
i think he got something u
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Can anyone give me information on juvenile cataracts? (I'm asking for a
friend who has a 13 mo old Saint) I've checked the internet and also
called my vet but wanted info from owners who have experienced this.
Can it be corrected? W
ot;Janice Parky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 8:52 PM
Subject: Re: lawn fertilizer question
> Libby-
>
> I used the product from Garden's Alive that is made from corn gluten. It
> was supposed to f
Libby-
I used the product from Garden's Alive that is made from corn gluten. It
was supposed to feed the lawn and kill weeds, I think??? It was recommended
to apply in the spring and again in the fall. I did the spring time
application. My guy went NUTS eating the tiny granules off the lawn,
In a message dated 3/8/2003 9:03:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> does anyone remember the name of the lawn fertilizer product that is made
from, I
> think, corn?
You can use corn gluten meal (available at feed stores) to keep down crab
grass and other annual weeds tha
With all the snow still on the ground around here - including Thursday's
fresh 3 inches it's crazy to be thinking about green grass, but does
anyone remember the name of the lawn fertilizer product that is made from, I
think, corn? that Stacey Goodman had told us about on the L probably
;s not just for bloat, but for all sorts of health issues.
To answer your question, no, bloat is not specific to Berners. There is
an excellent study at Purdue by Dr. Glickman, he's helped in the
understanding of the disease a great deal. Basically, dogs that have a
deep and narrow chest are at gr
Hi all,
PPO here, hope everyone is having a wonderful morning, it's overcast here in NC
but after yesterdays rain/ice mix (which wasn't bad at all) no precipitation, I am
s ready for Spring!
Here's my questions, I've been owned by both goldens and labs and never heard
about the blo
Hi Susan,
Hey Pat and Joye, will Berner folks not actually at the 2003 specialty
have a chance to bid on some of the special raffle items and if sowhen
do you think we can see them. I have a need to spend money
* Although we will be posting some photos of the items for the 2003
Specialty Ra
Hey Pat and Joye, will Berner folks not actually at the 2003 specialty
have a chance to bid on some of the special raffle items and if
sowhen do you think we can see them. I have a need to spend money
Susan Ablon
Gweebarra BMD
Balch Springs, Tx
http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara
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Subject: Arthroscopic elbow surgery (was Fresh Factors question)
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 06:06:17 EST
In a message dated 1/23/2003 7:21:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> My Molly is conti
Hi Cindy-
My first Berner was simply "Chewlot's Tully". Chewlot is the kennel prefix,
and Tully is my dog's name. My second Berner was "Tully-Sky Avery v
Wingfield"...Tully-Sky is my kennel prefix, Avery is my dog's name and the 'v
Wingfield' refers to the kennel where my dog was bred. Final
ws her by) and used Bridger for her call name
(the name everyone who knows and loves her by)
> I figured I'd ask the question, since everyone's talking about it. So,
> what is involved in the name? What does Ch. mean? What does what do you
> mean by "c" litter
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Subject: Arthroscopic elbow surgery (was Fresh Factors question)
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 06:06:17 EST
In a message dated 1/23/2003 7:21:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> My Molly is conti
- Original Message -
From: "Cindy Schaumberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I can't find the email that started all of the chat about "Dogs call
names",
> so I'm not sure if the answer to my question lies there or not. However,
I
> have always b
In a message dated 1/23/2003 7:21:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> My Molly is continuing to recover from a right-side TPO and also faces
> arthroscopic elbow surgery fairly soon.
Martha,
Several people have asked about where to find surgeons skilled in doing elbow
su
I can't find the email that started all of the chat about "Dogs call names",
so I'm not sure if the answer to my question lies there or not. However, I
have always been curious about how a dog is supposed to be named. We
adopted our Berner as rookies, and didn't know mu
Does anyone on this list have a copy of the last Owner-Handler Association
of America newsletter, The Advocate? I am looking for the issue that Lisa
spoke of with the article and statement on the Bernese people buying dogs at
the auctions. Please email me privately if you have this
article, [EMAIL
.
Rose
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From: Cheryl Otis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: January 31, 2003 11:08 AM
To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List
Subject: Blowing coat question
Is there a general age for the first time an altered
male will blow his coat and how long does it last?
Tanner is just 10
Is there a general age for the first time an altered
male will blow his coat and how long does it last?
Tanner is just 10 months and has just about lost all
the long hairs along the ridge of his back and all
around his neck. The under coat is comming out from
everywhere except his tail. He is reall
5mgs is enough for a human who cannot make their own
Vitamin C then 500mgs is more than enough for a dog that can.
Rose
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From: Vicky Whitney [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: January 29, 2003 6:02 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: drug question - male incontinence
O
Hi,
>From a breeders perspective, if you don't register your puppy then in the
eyes of the AKC and Bernergarde records the puppy is always on record as
belonging to the breeder. The breeder then retains some responsibility for
updating records with those registries.
Sandie Hawkins
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Could anyone share their experience with using Proin 50 with their male
dogs? The drug name is . . . Phenylpropanolamine HCL 50 mg. I think.
What is/was your situation with your male that perhaps caused the
incontinence, and did it work, and if so wha
- Original Message -
From: "David & Joanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I just wanted to know if anyone has used the heavy duty overhead trolleys
> for their berner and if they worked. My husband and I set it up for our
> 60lb. std. poodle and he broke it after two days. So we went to the
hun
quot;Karen McFarlane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 12) Karen and Stevie
> by "nbmws6" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 13) Prelim News!!!
> by Kim Morrow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 14) AKC registry question
> by Jim & Mary Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 15) gonn
I have four dogs, and I separate them with gates, crates, and doors when
they have a high value item like a bone or stuffed Kong and also for meals.
I don't want or need a serious dog fight over something really special to
one if the dogs. I make sure that I can take food and treats out of their
mo
tered...enter her in the Berner Garde database
(http://www.bernergarde.org/) and update the record throughout her lifetime.
For $15 and a couple of minutes to fill out the paperwork, there's no
question in my mind... ALL BMDs eligible for registeration with the AKC
should be. It'
I gotta runto work, so will reply in more detail soon, but the first thing
you need to do is order the book
"Mine! A Guide to Rescource Guarding in Dogs" by Jean Donaldson PhD.
It describes your dog to a T (and my foster-turned-permanant rescue Berner,
Charm) and has an excellent desensitizati
hi there! i need some help, please! i have a nine month old girl, hudson. she is
obsessed with food, of course--nothing lasts for more than 5 minutes with her in this
house! i leave bones out in my apartment all day for my three dogs and they have been
fine sharing for all i know until this
Mary, Jim and the Girls-
I am sure there are many more owners and breeders out there who would have a
more defined answer to your question, but here is my opinion. I am a "pet"
owner of my second Berner. I believe that any dog, Berner or not, born to a
responsible breeder, should be
Could anyone share their experience with using Proin 50 with their male dogs?
The drug name is (here goes, trying to read the bottle, from someone waiting
for their "See Clearly" eye exercise video to show up in the mail)
Phenylpropanolamine HCL 50 mg. I think. What is/was your situation with
In regards to my posting this morning about the lump I found on Mocha:
I just got back from the vet. He found a oozy, crusty wound that was less
than an inch away from the lump I had felt. So he thinks that the lump I
found is just an irritated lymph node, that will get better when the wound
h
In a message dated 1/22/2003 9:33:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
> My question is, are there any things I can do to try to determine if it's a
> harmless lump or something more serious?
One option is to do a needle aspirate. The vet will use a needle and
rom a
nipple. Anyway, I've made an appointment for the vet today, but
unfortunately the only one who was available seems to be very laid back
about a lot of things, so I don't know if I'm going to trust his opinion.
My question is, are there any things I can do to try to determine
- Original Message -
From: "Carol Bailey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>The meds Nika was given caused a major reaction. For my information, I'd
>like to know what medicines have caused allergic reactions in the dogs out
>there. If she is in need of other meds at a later time, we're definitely
Nika is doing ever so much better. She's eating. Swelling's gone. Her
energy is returning.
The meds Nika was given caused a major reaction. For my information, I'd
like to know what medicines have caused allergic reactions in the dogs out
there. If she is in need of other meds at a later
Hi Danielle,
First let me say I am not a vet.
>From my experience one possible explaination for your dog's second lump
could be a foreign body, weed, splinter etc.
This foreign body causes the dog's body to react by building the abscess
around it.
If you gave antibiotics and drained the abscess bu
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