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- Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:20 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Link: "DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES & SOCIALIZATION "
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2289
Re: Link: "DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES & SOCIALIZATION"
Here's the other link I've recommended numerous times:
Link: Behavioral Stages of Puppies
http://www.briardsbriards.com/oa_pup_behav.htm
Link: Behavioral Stages of Puppies
http://www.briardsbriards.com/oa_pup_behav.htm
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:42 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: allergies??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2407
Re: allergies??
i bought the california nature herring and sweet potato kind. i hope it helps. i just need to buy a bigger bag next time cause my other dog likes it as well :P That's a very good choice, and what's even better is their interest in eating it :) It will take some time to change their body chemistry, ...
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:34 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Itchy Chow Chow
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4367
Re: Itchy Chow Chow
... and about 3-4 months ago we switched her to a science diet (big bites) which totally got rid of her gingivitis. If that's the Sci-Die formula containing ground peanut hulls, as a dental abrasive, be aware that it causes more problems than it cures. It can bind and make unavailable minerals such...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:13 pm
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Accupuncture
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7055
Re: Accupuncture
Link: Acupuncture Is Grounded In Science, Not Myth And Magic - British Medical Journal
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142119.php
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142119.php
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:29 pm
- Forum: Community Discussions
- Topic: MO cracking down on Puppy Mills
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1548
Re: MO cracking down on Puppy Mills
I pronounce the state's name as MiseryAuddymay wrote:"We're the meth capital. And we're the leader in puppy mills. Welcome to Missouri."
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:12 pm
- Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
- Topic: Semi-raw diet - question for Kiwani
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4322
Re: Semi-raw diet - question for Kiwani
I add sea meal to every bowl and flax seed oil or omega 3 fish oil (I alternate on those) to every bowl. Then I add ONE of the following every other day: egg, little yoghurt, chicken, banana, a very small amount of natural dried cranberries, organic blueberries, Tri-Cran C powder (which has vitamin...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:54 pm
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Puppy with Fever?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1859
Re: Puppy with Fever?
1- Is 37,5º C to high for a chow? 2- Could the tremmors been caused by the new Home that she has now because she was taken from their parents recently? Welcome! 37.5C is in the normal range temperature (37.5 - 39.2C) She is very young, and the tremors can be from being afraid, (especially after tra...
- Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:52 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Itchy Chow Chow
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4367
Re: Itchy Chow Chow
She looked great for about a week, and then her hair got much more matted and clumpy. If they used a harsher oil stripping shampoo it is possible for the keratin layer of the hair to become more like velcro and tangle more easily. If there is any shampoo residue remaining, a vinegar rinse will help...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Torn ACL Surgery...scared silly
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9455
Re: Torn ACL Surgery...scared silly
Last week he got sick twice, he only has thrown up when he has been in pain......She immediatly noticed that he was panted much more than normal......She gave him a good going over and couldn't find anything wrong......Finally she decided, and I agree, he is doing too much activity. He gets very hy...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:46 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: cream for a sore please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 917
Re: cream for a sore please
hi lola has a sore patch by her tale about the size of a 10p its crusty and seems to be healing i just wondered if there is anythink i can put on it or is it best just to leave it thanks You might try a medicated baby powder (zinc oxide). You can also use certain dog ear cleansers for wounds (NO AL...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Link: Chow Chow Service Dogs (Disability Aids)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4475
Re: Link: Chow Chow Service Dogs (Disability Aids)
Anyway, I was wondering if you had any tips for us to practice. Chutters seems to be *beyond* a master practitioner. I hope he gets to publish his story someday, with your help as his editor. Maybe the moderators can send an invitation to the Zorro's Dynasty site, to join us here and share their *w...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:11 am
- Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
- Topic: Semi-raw diet - question for Kiwani
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4322
Re: Semi-raw diet - question for Kiwani
Kiwani - what have you thought of Solid Gold Hundenflocken - to which I add some of their Solid Gold Green tripe?....I would have no problem keeping them on this, except that Mia's hair just doesn't look great. If you've ever read the two food survey threads started by willowchow years ago, you'll ...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:54 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: allergies??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2407
Re: allergies??
both of my dogs eat the kibbles n' bits original There's your answer right there! That food contains a *horrible* blend of ingredients, guaranteed to make a living creature ill. It contains a long list of things which *increase* itch and also drain health. *Please*, *please*, at least have a vet ex...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:07 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22039
Re: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
You might also check for any more Pedigree salmonella recalls, in case you use their other products. They've had problems before...
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:59 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Recovering ears
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2080
Re: Recovering ears
Just use the "search/advanced search" function. Some of the archived threads have already been moved into the "best of..." sub-forumsjojasp5 wrote:Oh, Kiwani how do I access the archives? I don't see a link anywhere on the chow.org website. Thank you.
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:53 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: allergies??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2407
Re: allergies??
What are you feeding him?
- Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:40 am
- Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
- Topic: Semi-raw diet - question for Kiwani
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4322
Re: Semi-raw diet - question for Kiwani
...I just want to add that their poops are more solid and we don't have the runny poop problem which meant soiled breeches. I think that the natural probiotics in the green tripe is mainly what contributed to solving their soft poop situation. I'm not an advocate of grain-free diets, for reasons gi...
- Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:12 pm
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22039
Re: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
Where it's written "other causes of gastrointestinal" I cut and paste this from a website that provided that long list....Same for the testing / finding the bug - just reprinted from a website. Yes, I did understand that those sections were cut/paste jargon. As far as the quality of food....
- Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:40 am
- Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
- Topic: Food Reaction?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3814
Re: Food Reaction?
HELP!Tried Evo Innova (grain free) Kibble mixed with human grade chicken and vegs and still has problems. Why are you adding even *more* chicken to an *already* high protein EVO formula? Look at the high level of pro-inflammatory fat in that formula, plus you are adding even more with the fresh chi...
- Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:06 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Recovering ears
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2080
Re: Recovering ears
There was no yeast present in the ears /:) and, she's being treated with Baytril antibiotic. The Baytril also treats yeast, and I'm surprised to hear that there was no yeast after the Purina Beneful diet. Vinegar/boric acid is an excellent ear cleaner. It's available as MalAcetic Otic ear/skin clea...
- Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:49 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22039
Re: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
...Other causes of gastrointestinal bleeding that must be considered as possibilities and subsequently ruled out include... It *could* be a long list of possibilities, but persons reading this forum will base their advice on the information you've posted. Ground meat is considered to be a source of...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:38 pm
- Forum: Community Discussions
- Topic: Stupid question...pink eye?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2935
Re: Stupid question...pink eye?
Our Border Collies and Aussies have had pink eye. I never had a dog to get pink eye, that wasn't involved with cattle...hmm? I can't explain it? Herding breeds have had a variety of inherited eye problems, including dry eye, etc., causing them to be more vulnerable to environmental irritants, such ...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:03 am
- Forum: Nutrition, Diets and Food
- Topic: Re: bad food reaction to Purina Beneful
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3989
Re: bad food reaction to Purina Beneful
Any takes on how good the Diamond brand dog foods are and, are there any dog foods out there that are good for derm issues. :?: Thanks in advance. Review all the Diamond Food recalls of recent years. The Beneful is basically a toxic brew of garbage - there's lots of info on that poor quality brand ...
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:49 am
- Forum: Health Discussions
- Topic: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22039
Re: Diarrhea / watery stool / followed with blood
Excerpt:nean007 wrote:...our vet said that you can't even kill it with bleach
Bleach is the only cleaner that kills the spore-forming type of C difficile and only 65 per cent of the hospitals they surveyed used it...
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/129118.php
- Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:57 am
- Forum: Community Discussions
- Topic: Stupid question...pink eye?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2935
Re: Stupid question...pink eye?
Primary conjunctivitis attributable to infectious pathogens is exceedingly rare in dogs.
http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Pr ... R00520.htm
http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Pr ... R00520.htm