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Sort by Article(default) • Sort by Most Recent Comment| do dogs get hairballs? | Article #8022 |
| Hello everyone
I know my question may sound goofy but do dogs get hairballs? My dog Maverick has been going around and kind of making "hacking" sounds like he wants to bring something up. It gets more evident when he is pulling on the leash to see someone or another dog. I dont remember him making those sounds before. Could he have something stuck in his throat? He seems to be eating fine, though I am sure there, even an elephant stuck in there would be no obstacle for him when it comes to food. I tried to look down his throat and to feel around his neck and throat externally and cannot feel any problems and he seems to be ok with the "exam". I am still a fairly new mommy and just wondering if what he is doing is normal or I need to worry. I know cats get hairballs and then they cough it up. Since goldens have shedding fur so maybe some of it gets into his mouth. I am not overly worried as he seems to be fine otherwise but would appreciate any comments from the more experienced parents out there. Thank you Aleksandra |
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| comments (6 so far) | Posted by aleksandra olczak
14:10:23 EST Friday, August 29, 2008 |
| Close call for Bloat....scary | Article #8021 |
| I know i haven't posted here in ages-Just wanted to share this dilemna with all of you..Hunter will be 7 in a few weeks and always ate his meal sooooo fast--well lo and behold a few days ago he had his meal and did'nt feel good afterwards..he was belching and very quiet and lethargic--he just wasn't himself-i checked his gums and i knew i had to call the vet right away..gums were grayish--off i went to the vet thinking he might have bloat-so they took x-rays and did bloodwork and we waited thinking we might just have to get him in surgery quickly--
Luckily it wasn't bloat-the stomach was distended and he was full--everything checked out ok but i am making a few changes with this guy..i have a different bowl which helps him slow down when he's enjoying his meal-he's such a pig when he eats..:-) i have also decided to give him 1/2 cup in am and 1/2 cup at lunch time then 1 cup at dinner..so far he's doing good--thank goodness..when i think that it could have been worse.. Just food for thought...Has anyone else ever gone thru this? some goldens just don't know when to stop when it comes to dinner time.. |
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| comments (9 so far) | Posted by Micheline Blacklock
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13:35:25 EST Friday, August 29, 2008 |
| New Trial Date ( Paws R Us ) | Article #8020 |
| Hi Everyone,
Well it's been along time coming but Trial Date for law suit with Paws R Us is Oct 17/08, 161 Elgin St Ottawa 9.30 Am, please come if you can. Nov it will be 2 years that Blaze passed away, hard to believe it's really been that long still feels like yesterday for me. Thanks Lorie |
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| comments (1 so far) | Posted by Lorie Gordon
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23:48:02 EST Thursday, August 28, 2008 |
| Canidae Dog Food | Article #8019 |
| Since I believe a few of you feed this food, I thought I should post this link re current problems with the food. A member on the Berner List posted this today, and her boy is in hospital because of it:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/canidae.html Pat and Montana |
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| comments (4 so far) | Posted by Pat Allen
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14:52:46 EST Thursday, August 28, 2008 |
| Adam's puppy | Article #8018 |
| Just wondered what happend with your puppy, Adam? Did u go to the vets and find out what is wrong with your doggy? Let us know... | |
| comments (0 so far) | Posted by Bonnie W.
22:50:32 EST Wednesday, August 27, 2008 |
| allergy test | Article #8017 |
| Hi everyone!
I got back Charlies allergy test today. Wow, it is pretty informative. Basically they asked about his food, our lifestyle and tested for commone things. This guy has 17 things he is testing postitive for allergies and a few he is borderline on. He is definetly allergic to blugrass, orchard, vernal, brome, ragweed, careless weed, english plantation, russian thistle, alder tree, box elder/maple, elm, walnut, house mites/dust, claposporium, curvularia, candidia alblan, phoma, AND chicken, soybean, venison, oatmeal, barley, peas and duck Oh..as a funny he is borderline allergic to timothy hay, horse hair and (of all things) cockroaches! Needless to say I went to my local pet food store and we went through a bunch of foods. Its tough to find one that didn't have at least ONE of these. We ended up with California natural's Lamb and rice. Hopefully this will get him onto having a solid stool and a happier tummy. |
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| comments (4 so far) | Posted by Bonnie C
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23:43:46 EST Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
| Sick Puppy | Article #8016 |
| Hello, my puppy is 14 weeks old. She has had diarrhea for the past week now and it doesn't seem to be improving. Her temperment and everything else is fine and it seems she can control because she still waits by the back door when she wants to go outside. I think there was also a bit of red colouring in the defication today. She is eating properly and everything. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
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| comments (5 so far) | Posted by adam s
20:23:00 EST Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
| Pacing at night | Article #8015 |
| I have had Goldens for the past 10 years. I live on an acreage. There are a couple of reasons my goldens pace at night. Sometimes they want a cooler place to sleep. Sometimes they hear deer or other animals outside. The main reason they pace is because they have to go to the bathroom, mainly wee wee. I always let them out late in the evening, but there are times they have to go. Sometimes they will have a minor upset stomach and they might have to go more often than usual. Whenever one of them is pacing, I let her out, she has a pee and comes back in about 5 or 10 minutes later. I hope this helps. | |
| comments (1 so far) | Posted by Collin Czornobay
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19:40:19 EST Friday, August 22, 2008 |
| Possible a new puppy | Article #8014 |
| Hi everyone..
I havent been on in a while! Been busy with work and all.. and searching for another Golden. I am going on Tuesday to see a breeder north of Barrie, Ont. she has puppies ready the 1st week of September! Im so excited! Im kinda nervous on how it will be with two dogs.. Chloe is my baby, and she goes everywhere with me. I dont want to change my habits with Chloe just because I have two dogs now! I hope it wont be too much of a Challenge.. Chloe has only been an only dog for just over a year now. She grew up with an American Eskimo until I moved out with my boyfriend. I myself am just not used to having two dogs.. I hope it all works out! I was really excited when we decided to get another puppy. But now that we are actually going to see some puppies, im kinda getting nervous.. lol Its all real now! For you out there that have more then one Golden in the house. Do you find that having two Holds you back more. Or is it basically the same if you just had one ?? Trish and Chloe |
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| comments (5 so far) | Posted by Trish Salvage
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15:02:12 EST Friday, August 22, 2008 |
| Puppy Potty Training | Article #8013 |
| Hello,
We have had our puppy for 2 weeks and it is now around 12 weeks old. We are still having trouble getting it potty trained. We have a section in the yard where it is supposed to use the washroom. It is a combination of both gravel and grass patchs. When she gets there she either just sits or doesn't do anything. We have tried putting her own poop there, buying sprays and what not to enduce the 'peeing feeling', kept her there for long periods of time. We have tried catching her in the act and carrying her over to her spot but she ends up continuing to do her businness as we carry her to her spot. Any suggestions? My sister is getting tired of getting pee on her jeans. |
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| comments (7 so far) | Posted by adam s
15:24:28 EST Thursday, August 21, 2008 |
| Kennel Cough? | Article #8012 |
| Hi All,
Just picked up Chloe (9 mo.) from Doggie Day Care, and the girl there thinks Chloe has the beginning of Kennel Cough. I noticed last evening that she was "coughing" when we were walking, but thought it was her pulling on her leash. She was kenneled beginning of August for 1 night, then in July for 3 days so I guess its very possible. Needless to say I'll be calling the vet tomorrow. There was an article in our local paper recently about Kennel Cough and apparently rampant right now in our area. (SW Manitoba) I checked her vaccinations and she had Bordetella in May along with her others. My questions and concerns are if antibiotics work? How long do they take to work? Is she contagious? She we avoid other dogs on our walks for instance? Day Care and Kennels are out for now I guess. She is feeling fine, eating and drinking well and really no change in her behaviour yet. Mary and Chloe |
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| comments (7 so far) | Posted by Mary Tomiak
20:20:47 EST Wednesday, August 20, 2008 |
| Duke | Article #8011 |
| I was just wondering how Duke's skin was faring now that he's been taking the antibiotics for a bit?
Charlie has completely cleared up but he is still itchy. Although I wonder that he hasn't been bit by the mosquitoes too over the last few days..they've been bad. Love an update Marlene when you get a chance. |
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| comments (3 so far) | Posted by Bonnie C
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15:03:25 EST Wednesday, August 20, 2008 |
