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Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/03/05, 09:56 PM Ok as a vet tech I must laugh about the anti flea treats...garlic is an old wives tale for a flea control...and pets like their owners gain most of their weight from treats....These treats do not state calories at all....buyer beware :) just my 2cents PAT
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/03/05, 11:26 PM My cousin claims that putting brewer's yeast on her dog's food keeps the fleas at bay - what do you think? -------------- Vision without action is a daydream, Action without vision is a nightmare. -- Japanese Proverb --
dragonwars Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/03/05	2005/03/05, 11:31 PM ============ Quoting from lonegirl: garlic is an old wives tale for a flea control... ============= Garlic water worked at getting rid of fleas on my dog
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/06, 10:58 AM I agree with you lonegirl. I got in the habit of giving my dog treats every morning, and every time I leave the house for anything and come back, no matter how short a time it is she expects a treat. I have noticed lately she is getting shall we say, a bit plump? :0) -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2005/03/07, 11:46 AM I used to eat milkbones when I was a kid (I'm not joking - LOL!), so maybe that explains alot... -------------- Michael Nothing personal.... Strictly business.
	2005/03/07, 11:50 AM Uh..... Rev, is that a problem??? I still enjoy a milk bone with the local dock dogs. We also howl together and pee off the dock late at night. Should I not do this anymore? -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2005/03/07, 11:53 AM I never thought much of it as a problem, just that maybe it explains some of my characteristics... :surprised: -------------- Michael Nothing personal.... Strictly business.
	2005/03/07, 11:58 AM When you get older like me you will stop trying:big_smile:. Mostly people just shake their heads and say somthing like oh it's just Charlie. -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2005/03/07, 12:33 PM Very true. I've been hearing "Oh, that's just Mike" since like highschool, and mostly from my own family. Of course, maybe the dog treats explains something about our own beloved Mutt... -------------- Michael Nothing personal.... Strictly business.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/03/07, 12:45 PM LOL well I have been known to crunch so DADs dogfood once in a while. -------------- If you can itch your nose after arm day...do another set! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/07, 01:03 PM Now I know wht you guys REALLY supplement with! :laugh::laugh: -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
	2005/03/07, 01:12 PM Mutt it's ok, just be ready for odd looks if you bark while you pee. Ivan, the heartworm meds are tasty and make my hair shine. -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
sivysivy Posts: 391 Joined: 2005/02/11	2005/03/07, 06:12 PM I give my dog breath freshener treats. Helps her doggie breath!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/07, 06:56 PM I have actually heard of people putting peanut butter on milk bones! Now I absolutely love peanut butter, but here is where I must draw the line!! :laugh: -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/07, 07:11 PM On a serious note.....My dog is peeing blood and has a kidney infection! Now I have to get a urine test done and the vet gave me this plastic funnel and a bottle. Yes, thats right, I have to get under Jessie while she pees and fill the container. Try doing this in 10 inches of snow! Charlie? Ron? Lonegirl??? Any volunteers? -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/07, 07:24 PM *****not kidney....its a bladder infection. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/07, 08:25 PM Sorry Ivan, but you will have to leave me out on this one. I am quite sure that even my own dog, my wife would be doing it! I would guess it to be much harder with a male than a female also. At least you have that going for you. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/07, 09:24 PM Thank you Ron, I shall tell my wife that you said "She should do it" ! -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/03/08, 08:59 AM lol thank s for clarifying carivan...I was about to say that it was unlikely a kidney infection.... On another serious note....animal obesity is becoming as much of an epidemic as it is in the human world....as with people it can be the leading cause of many other diseases...type 2 diabetes, joint issues, slowed recovery form surgery, heart problems, skin problems from being unable to properly groom themselves....oh and it is much easier to catch a sample on a male than a female...they lift their leg making it much more convienient. PS CARIVAN.....use a pie plate instead....throw it in the dishwasher 1st to clean it well....I am surprised that the hospital doesn't collect the sample themselves (cystocentesis is the most sterile way to collect it) Good luck!!! PAT
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/08, 10:29 AM The vet did try, but her bladder was empty. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
	2005/03/08, 10:31 AM Hope Jessie is ok Ivan. The family dog is worth it's weight in gold. -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/09, 10:00 AM First off, here's how it went. The coldest day of the month so far, -31 wind chill, blowing snow, heres me with a pie plate folowing the dog waiting for her to pee. Thanks to Lonegirl's idea, I used a pie plate, or otherwise I think it would of never worked. Got it all in the container, put the lid on and then it slipped out of my hands. Thank G-Dthe lid was on. I dropped it off at the vet on the way to the gym. All I can say is, it's done and it's freakn cold here. Charlie...enjoy the girls in the shorts! -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/03/09, 05:10 PM I am with Charlie and hope that your pup is okay, well wishes to her! On the doggie treats, there are recipes where you can make your own doggie treats that are a bit healthier if you have still like to give your puppies a food reward. We used our treats to train but we would still break them into little pieces rather than give them the whole thing, they didn't seem to mind and if they got TWO they thought it was awesome! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/09, 05:42 PM Ok keep training!All is well with Jessie. No crystals found in the urine. Just a benine bladder infection which the meds will take care of. Lonegirl are you there??? Thanks. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/09, 06:54 PM Glad your pup is ok. They do become family members. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
	2005/03/09, 07:17 PM :cool: -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/03/09, 08:18 PM Hey no prob!! any other pet related questions feel free to ask!!:big_smile:
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/09, 08:25 PM How long does a typical heat cycle last? Please say it is a very short time, my dog is driving me nuts! -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/09, 09:11 PM :laugh::laugh::laugh: -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/03/09, 09:27 PM you're looking about 2-3 weeks (around 21 days is most common) They go into heat 2x a year....any reason you haven't spayed her?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/09, 09:40 PM Yeah, laziness...:( Kept thinking later, later, and well, now I am paying. It will be done when this heat is over though, I can guarantee you that! -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/03/09, 09:43 PM Good for you :) It will better for her and you :)
rickyshot Posts: 153 Joined: 2003/05/13	2005/03/10, 08:29 AM Ivan I am glad it was nothing serious. And being that I am in the same city as you I felt your pain going out there in the bitter cold.:laugh:
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/03/10, 10:08 AM Happy to hear she is alright!! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/11, 06:31 PM Yeah, it was like my dog was possessed for 21 days by another totally different dog! ============ Quoting from lonegirl: Good for you :) It will better for her and you :) ============= -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com