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Dodger passed away

by (Login siobhansvw)

Thank you to everyone who was so kind with suggestions and advice and your heart felt concern for my 14 month old bullie. I would like you all to know when I got home from work today Dodger was not moving in the house. He seems to have passed during his sleep.

If anyone has any advice on how to console a four-year-old I would appreciate it. This is the first pet we have lost and my son is taking it very hard. My husband is at work right now and trying to get off to come help us say our goodbyes.

Thank you and much bullie love,
Siobhan in Tucson.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:18 PM

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I am so very sorry by (Login ranski) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

It is really hard with kids. My son was 3 when our last dog passed, we told him Chance was very sick and he went to live with nana in heaven, he seems to accept that, and when we talk about Chance, my son will tell us, oh he lives with nana now.

I am very sorry for your loss.


Pugsley


Matilda


And always in our hearts, Chance

Rest in peace my baby Chance
mama's SB babies

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:24 PM

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Terrible loss for your family... by Sue Beaupre (Login SuzBully) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

I'm so sorry.

Sue

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:25 PM

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I am so sorry.

by (Login Ranger13)
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My heart goes out to you. How very, very sad. The best way to deal with children is as honestly as possible for their age. Your child doesn't need details, just expalin that the puppy crossed the beautiful bridge to play with all the other bullies, and that he is now happy, and one day we will get to be with all of our beloved friends again. Time works wonders with young children. It is a pity it isn't as kind when we get older.

I hold you in my thoughts. Special hugs for your little boy.

I am so terribly sorry.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:28 PM

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Siobhan, I am so sorry...

by Kathy, Ollie and Chester (Login KathyChapman)
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the vet did decide it was valley fever right? I wonder if that was truly what was going on. So sad to lose him. When our Oscar passed away last year, I told my grandkids, ages 4 and 6, that he had gone to doggie heaven and while we wouldn't see him again and we would miss him, he was in a happy place. I'm not sure I believe that, but it offered them some consolation.

Kathy, Ollie and Chester

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:31 PM

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I'm so sorry... by (Login DSimas) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

I'm no help with advice for children, other than agreeing with the other posts, that what was told to me when I was small. At least you have the consolation that Dodger went peacefully. My heart goes out to you and you are in my prayers for healing.

RIP Dodger.

Dawn



Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:45 PM

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Re: I'm so sorry...

by Lori (Login LDeLeo)

Dodger is finally at rest. I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't really know what to say about your little boy, other than to tell him that he now has a special angel that is always watching over him and protecting him, Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:04 PM

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I AM SO SORRY!!

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That is so sad! RIP Dodger.....
We've lost a couple of pets over the years with the kids. I don't know if Valley Fever is contagious(or if that is even what he died from) but another pet if possible also works wonders. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Laura
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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:14 PM

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Oh No! by (Select Login bullygrl) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

Siobhan, I am so sorry. You have my deepest sympathy. I just recently lost my 16 month old bulldog from a sudden illness and I know what you are going through.





Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:15 PM

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OMG! I am so sorry Siobhan!!! by (Login zoey305) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

I never expected to read that!

I thought he would have been on the road to recovery!

I am so very sorry for your loss.

RIP Dodger!







Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:29 PM

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Very sad. may he rest in peace. by (Login JuniorRoxy) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 10:57 PM

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My heartfelt condolences.

by (Login Ela1ne)
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I, too, thought he was going to make a recovery but it was a small blessing that he passed in his sleep and you did not have to agonize over whether to euthanize a very sick dog. I would tell the child that Dodger went to the Rainbow Bridge (or doggie heaven, or whatever aligns with your religious beliefs) and then have a memorial service for him, perhaps plant a special rose bush or something that will be "his reminder" to the family. Hugs to you all.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:39 PM

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Sorry

by (Login danny62)
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So sorry for your loss

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 12:14 AM

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So sorry by (Login jollimore) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, you have our sympathy. RIP sweet Dodger.

Shelley - Mocha N Stella

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 5:18 AM

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So sorry

by (Login omegabulldogs)
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May you play happy in Bullie Heaven, Dodger.

Miriam Olesen

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 7:37 AM

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Sorry

by Larry & Harley (Login Harleyowner)
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Sorry for your loss.

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 8:32 AM

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so very sorry for your loss and pain by (Login deb075) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

hugs

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Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 9:53 AM

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I am so sorry to hear this. by Michele (Login luvwinnie) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

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Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 12:06 PM

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oh I am so sad for you, my son is 5

by (Login inascott)
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and loss of pet is very hard to explain, having a service for them to grieve is most important. They need it , just as we do for loss. it is often the first expirence they have with loss, and it is very painful for them. My son feels that his dog is in heaven and we have a garden in back in which we planted a special plant for him. while we planted it we talked about hershey, mind you he was young and could still talk about how he felt. i didn't need to explain. I needed to listen. I hope it helps. I am so sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 1:03 PM

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so sorry

by (Login gearsand)
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I am so sorry to hear about Dodger.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Handsome

sandy

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 1:29 PM

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THANK YOU!

by (Login siobhansvw)

Hi Everyone- I have been so moved by everyone's post. I can't thank everyone enough for their empathy during this hard time. You all have been so kind with your prayers and your good thoughts for our family. My son woke up crying again this morning about Dodger. I listen to him talk and we try to remember fun things about Dodger. Like when he would lick our toes and it would tickle or when he farted and we had to leave the room. Fun things that make us laugh and feel good about him.

We bought Dodger to be a friend with our basset hound, Hershey, so we might buy another bullie in the future so Hershey has a new friend, but we have to pay off some vet bills first. We will see how long we last, I don't think we could ever live without another bullie.

We didn't bury Dodger, we found a place who takes pets who have passed away and brought him there this morning. It was very hard to say goodbye for one final time. I think I will take everyone's advice and plant a special plant in his name as a positive way to remember him.

Thank you again!

Siobhan

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 1:48 PM

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your bassets name???

by (Login inascott)
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did 5 get thats right, it's Hershey
????????

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 4:35 PM

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sorry I ment, I get that right..

by (Login inascott)
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I think 5 was somewhat started by the name. I think you can understand why. Blessings to you.

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 4:40 PM

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HELP............weird skin issue........ by Phyllis,Buttercup and Curly (Login bullyphil) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

OK so here it goes........Curly's chin and below his lip areas(bottom)sides keep breaking out with red blisters,the blisters break,and bleed,no food changes,I use perfume and dye free detergent.I was cleaning with Maleseb wipes,then was using neosporin.Now I'm using the wipes,and then putting Gold Bond med.powder in the cup of my hand and apply to these "blisters" thinking I need to get them dry.He also has them on his big head wrinkles.They go away,they come back,etc.etc.He has never had skin issues of any kind.Has anyone ever heard of anything like this???

To err is human,to forgive,canine.
Phyllis,Buttercup and Curly

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:15 PM

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I'd be curious to see if there is a remedy, because Spanky has that all the time by (Login michelle_muse) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

I think I read that acne pads help. I haven't tried it, but I'm going to show Spank in a couple weeks and if anyone has an answer, I would love to know.



Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:29 PM

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We are also using acne pads..... by (Login bullyphil) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

I want to show Curly again as well.We clean his stainless steel dish between meals,etc. I think we are going to take Curly to the canine dermatologist in Clackamas.It looks just awful...and he's such a good looking boy,it makes me feel just awful..I'll let you know what the outcome is..

To err is human,to forgive,canine.
Phyllis,Buttercup and Curly

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:33 PM

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Re: HELP............weird skin issue........

by (Login velasco79)
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I have this problemwith my bully...took him to the vet and it turned out to be demodex mange...he gave us ivomec and told us to wipe him after he eats and drinks and to keep area dry...i dont know if this is related but it sounds like what i go thru

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:34 PM

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Re: HELP............weird skin issue........

by Michelle (Login bullybtan)
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My boy gets there pimple type bumbs from time to time, he has them right now as a matter of fact. Acne pads, neosporin, listerine, golb bond & the other tings that have been mentioned really didn't help to clear them up. He will also itch his chin raw if I don't stop him. He is 4yrs old, & we have seen our vet for this in the past. He is currently on a round of antibiotics 2x per and his skin is clearing up.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:44 PM

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teenage acne by (Login ickytazz) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

it's a faze, use stridex a few times a day

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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:45 PM

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Sounds like juvenile pimples...can be aggravated by

by (Login rubydooby)
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feeding either water or food in a plastic bowl. YOur treatment should work and it will clear up soon...

Andrea, Ruby, Lola and Jigger
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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:59 PM

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Hey Phyllis, Sophie had that too.... by (Login AmyandSophia) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

It is teenage acne, or similar. It went away of it's own volition after a while. I did change her off a plastic bowl and use a metal bowl now. That may or may not have helped:-)

Hoe you find the cause and cure:-)

Amy and Sophia

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 6:13 PM

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Re: HELP............weird skin issue........

by (Login LDeLeo)

My Jackson had them, it did seem to be related to food with him, He is allergic to Lamb, and chicken, and always broke out on his chin. The vet did give him antibiotic to use and they went away, but I did put them on a novel protein food and no grains.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:06 PM

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Staph? by (Login JuniorRoxy) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

Cephalexin might clear it up. It would need to be prescribed by your vet.




Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:02 PM

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Untitled

by (Login jamesjago)
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Thanks for the responses! I am indeed a new owner...funny its that obvious!

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 2:55 PM

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James.......... by (Login bullyphil) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

Curly is the "chewing KING".He has destroyed numerous items inc.a 500.00 camera(that he climbed on the table got out of a case and chewed to bits)and the interior door panel/armrest from the inside of our truck.I believe that he chews now out of Spite.If I walk out and he doesn't come etc...
Curly is 16 mos.Good luck...you're going to need it...lol

To err is human,to forgive,canine.
Phyllis,Buttercup and Curly

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:19 PM

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If it makes you all feel any better, my Otis is

by (Login Ela1ne)
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one of the worst chewers I've ever owned. In addition to his chewing up a hardwood doorframe and about two inches of a solid core door, about 8 or 9 huge holes in the garage drywall, several 2x4's and a 3/4" thick board that separates the dogs "crib" from the electric heater, he's chewed thru the electric cord (amazing I didn't find burn marks on his lips!) and about 6inches of a heavy wooden pallate in the yard (their "front porch" outside the dog door). He's whittled down the nub-ends on a couple Nylabones, chewed the zippers off several dogbed coverlets...I could keep going. I buy his stuffed toys at the local Goodwill store...a second-chance for these Teddys and Bunnies at 50cts each is a bargain! He's much quieter now...he's 8.5yrs old and I think his teeth are wearing down a notch! LOL

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:42 PM

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Biting EVERYTHING

by (Login jamesjago)
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Hi all, just writing to get some tips about how to tackle the incessant biting. Our 9 week old puppy bites absolutely everything, fingers, toes, shirts, socks, etc. Does anyone have any tips on how to discipline him and get him to stop without upsetting him?
thanks! - James

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 12:16 PM

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I am going through the same thing by (Login ranski) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

My girl is 13 weeks old, and she is a bad biter, she bites everything, and chases down my 4 yr old son to bite his legs, she is awful. I have tried the stern voice, doesn't work, I have tried the chain in a water bottle which works for my older dogs, does not work on her ( you shake the bottle with a chain in it, or a few pennies, and the noise discourages them). I blow in her face which she does not like, and she stops for a second. I am trying the water spray bottle, will see if it works.

I don't have much advise. other than persistence. We sternly tell her no and be nice, we will stop petting her, then when she licks us or does not bite we tell her good girl, and pet her again.


Pugsley


Matilda


And always in our hearts, Chance

Rest in peace my baby Chance
mama's SB babies

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 12:33 PM

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You are a new owner...I can tell...

by (Login Ela1ne)
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by the way you said "not to upset him"...laughing at the situation, not at you! These bulldogs are strong-willed and there are very few that will crumble when admonished but even so, you should have a plan. First of all, buy some Bitter Apple Spray. This works most of the time. You spray it on your table legs, any furniture he seems to find 'interesting' and importantly you spray it on your shoes, everyone. Next you make sure that he has some interesting chew toys of his own...things like a small-size Nylabone, a tube-sock knotted in the middle will work, some good-quality lambskin-type chew toy. Beware of things that are thin rubber, as they can not only chew holes and choke on pieces, but many of them have the metal squeeker pop out with a little bit of play, and all this can be fatal if swallowed, causing an intestinal blockage! Heavy (empty) paper towel rolls, umm the hard cardboard tubing on the drycleaner slax hanger if your cleaner uses this type of hanger...you can throw these cardboard things away after one day but they are fun while they are "new".

Pups explore their world with their nose and mouth, so putting his mouth/teeth on things is quite normal. Don't let him bite any fingers or any body parts. Remove yourself quickly and substitute something "legal" for him. And its perfectly fine to yell "OUCH!!" when he does bite you. Another dog would yelp and so this response is not only acceptable, its expected.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 12:36 PM

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I was taught many years ago by a dog trainer to

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when they are biting YOU. First give out a high picked YELP! if they do not respond take your thumb and place it on their tongue as far back inthe mouth as you can easily and slightly presse down. NOT trying to hurt them, not being rough.. lightly press down, it gives them a little wake up and a slight gag. Gets their attention and they learn quick. Dont stick your finger down their throat, just a slight press down on the tongue..this really works and has broken a few pups/younger dogs QUICK!! I also keep a rattle can on hand to get their attention and keep toys close to TRADE them for my feet, hands, etc..


JennJ~ The Spina Bifida mommy

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SB BABY

BUBBA~SB BABY

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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 1:33 PM

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The bitter apple worked for us. It is something that will eventually stop but you need to

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be patient and persistent. We would also freeze wet washcloths so he could chew on something cold for the teething. When you think they have outgrown it, you come home and find a surprise. We have Stoli's signature marks on a few antique pieces of furniture. They have character now. Also WATCH OUT for electrical cords. At 12 months Stoli decided to chew on one, when we thought the whole chewing thing had passed. Yes he got zapped and he could have died. we had hidden them when he was a puppy and thought it was safe to uncover them Make sure you have lots of toys around and always keep an eye on them. They will always be little toddlers no matter what. Best of luck and enjoy your bully. The smiles and laughs they bring will far outweigh the biting. I promise.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 2:55 PM

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My trainer told us to yell... by (Login zoey305) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

"ouch" really loud and make a big deal about the fact that you are hurt. Zoey would look at us, tilt her head to the side (like she did not understand) and eventually, she knew it hurt, would tuck her rear under and would be upset. She stopped when she got the message she was hurting us.

Our trainer also told us to grab her by her bottom jaw, not hard, but what happens is that the corners of her mouth would then get caught by her own teeth and it showed her how much it hurt.

Good luck!







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It is very interesting, Ruby had Jigger stopped immediately!

by (Login rubydooby)
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He doesn't even think of bothering her!!! hahaha!

All of Elaine's advice is great. try to be patient. I find when the other dogs are around, there is not much biting going on with household things...

You have to pretty much sit down to play with the alternate toy in your hand for him to get used to biting.

good luck, it will stop soon!

Andrea, Ruby, Lola and Jigger
XXOO

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Question about Panalog by MDHonty (Login MDHonty) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

Someone has to be able to share their experience. I have applying a small amount of panalog/animax to Montgomery's tail pocket after cleaing it out with a pledget. On an average at least twice a week. I have heard & read some concerns about possible long term effects. Does anyone have any input on their experiences doing this?

PS Monty wishes everyone a great weekend!

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 9:14 AM

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I use.......

by Sherri (Login bullpals)
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panalog if I need to clear out infection/bacteria, then I would switch to a drying agent such as neopredef powder-(vets office) or the R7 ear powder or gold bond. Dry the tail pocket as well as you can and then use the powder like you use the panalog, so the tail pocket stays dry. (Moisture is the biggest problem~panalog works great but keeps it too moist long term) get an applicator bottle with a nozzle tip from beauty supply and stick it in the tail pocket and saturate with the powder.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 10:40 AM

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WHAT A GREAT IDEA!

by (Login rubydooby)
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Me

Andrea, Ruby, Lola and Jigger
XXOO

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 4:04 PM

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powder loaded make up brush works too by (Login JuniorRoxy) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

size depending on the size of the area you are powdering. I use a small blush brush under Roxy's nose roll. I swish it through her twisted tail area too. I prefer the smell of Gold Bond Baby Powder to the regular GB.




Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:00 PM

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Re: Question about Panalog

by liznelson (Login liznelson)
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panalog is wonderful, but I wouldn't use it long term on the tail pocket, it will help, but you will not need to continue, doing the gold bond is great. I now just clean with hibitane and then dry well.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 2:12 PM

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I would only use it if the tail pocket was infected or irritated by (Select Login bullygrl) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

The key, I believe, to a healty tail pocket is to keep it dry. I use a dry kleenex or cotton balls to clean the tail pocket. I do a deep cleaning with soap and water during baths. After the bath, I make sure to dry it well.





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Water/Walrus puppies?

by LittlePaws (Login LittlePaws)

I have a pregnant bulldog with 11 days to go. We have a vet appointment for an x-ray on Monday. Meanwhile, I'm very concerned that her 2 back nipples are very shiney and swollen. I'm feeding her Solid Gold canned food with a little mixture of Innova puppy dry mixed in ( she went right off dry kibble about 2 weeks ago) 3 times a day. I also add one 800 mcg Folic Acid tablet and one 3000 mcg of Cranberry fruit softgel ( it has 60mg vitamin C in it too).She is huge and just wants to sleep ALL the time. She is not drinking much water at all and peeing very little. She squats for barely 2 or 3 seconds . I have to persuade her to go out. Pooping 3 times a day , a little soft but not so concerned about that. My question is this ..... should I have her on a low sodium diet and if yes ...what brand of food is good ? I saw someone mention low sodium bottled water..what brand is it and where can I buy it ? If water/walrus puppies are developing is it reversable with a change in diet ?

Thanks.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:13 AM

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a bit of a shine is normal by Vicky L (Login ickytazz) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

as the boobies are filling up and stretching.

Vicky,
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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 9:01 AM

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Re: a bit of a shine is normal

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Thanks Vicky, I did wonder if perhaps I'm seeing a shine because she's almost bald around these nipples.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 9:19 AM

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i would.... by (Login cshedore) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

bump her to 2 cranberry capsules a day. i use the triple strength and give 2 aday the last 2 weeks. i also dont do any kibble or canned food. i feed raw or cooked. chicken, liver, beef... scrambled eggs are great as well. dont give any yogurt or cottage cheese as they are both loaded with sodium. i will add brown rice and veggies like spinach, brocolli, carrots but only fresh tho. this way i know momma isnt getting any sodium. i do buy sodium free bottled water. just read the labels on anything she is taking in. there are many different brands. i also use give one human prenatal vitamin which has folic acid in it. use some ground turkey or beef to hide her pills in.... good luck!

Chris.....









Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 9:07 AM

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Re: i would....

by (Login LittlePaws)

Thanks Chris, I would be prepared to do all that you mentioned but I suspect she would turn her nose up at everything except the meats. I chose the cans because of the gravies and because I figured it was more balanced than I could guess at. I will add another cranberry capsule though. Appreciate your input again.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 9:23 AM

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i go raw the last few weeks by (Login ickytazz) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

so i know what they are getting. And double up on the cranberry too.

:D

Vicky,
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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:48 AM

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read the label on the canned... i bet by (Login cshedore) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

it is LOADED with sodium. please get her off of it....

Chris.....









Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 2:01 PM

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Re: read the label on the canned... i bet

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There is nothing on the can giving the sodium content. The can does not state a website to go check either. I tried looking up Solid Gold dog foods online but could only find websites selling it.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:13 PM

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read this about Solid Gold dog food, mfgrd by Diamond Pet Foods.

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answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080505142859AApauw6

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 3:51 PM

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Solid Gold & Diamond Pet Foods

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Found their website.....no mention of Diamond Pet Foods. No mention of the amount of sodium in any of their foods. Hmmmm!! Jeez O Pete.Surely scratching my head now.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 4:37 PM

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I went to the Solid Gold website, or one written about them...

by (Login Ela1ne)
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and it talked about the owner/founder, a lady named McGill who lives in San Diego county (where I live). I know this food was a big sensation when it first came out several years ago but the article said she has been sued about making false claims of health and healing on some of her other products, was fined heavily, and since then she has turned production of the dogfood over to Diamond Pet Foods. If you recall the bit food scare about tainted grain from China several months ago, Diamond was one of the manufacturers cited for distributing tainted products, and some animals died...but to be fair to the company, I like to think they didn't know about the poisoning beforehand...but the mfgr's name remains in my mind!

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:46 PM

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I took her off it.

by (Login LittlePaws)

Thanks Elaine. I took her off this food.

Posted on Jul 26, 2008, 7:49 AM

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Chris & Vicky ?

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How can you be sure that your balancing the diet properly ? It seems it would be hard to judge the correct ratios of protein to carbs etc.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 4:40 PM

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carbs turn to sugar by Vicky L (Login ickytazz) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

no need for them in the diet, they also contain salts with raws you know for sure what they are getting or if you cook you knows what they are getting

Vicky,
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Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 5:50 PM

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Pris, is it YEAST that your bullies are having issues by (Login luvwinnie) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

with or a bacterial infection?

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 6:00 AM

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Re: Yeast

by (Login Ranger13)
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It is everything. Hattie has little pink feet, so yes, yeast is in this ever growing picture. Yeast, Staph, Pseudomonas, ears, eye, feet with IDC's, you name it, we are in it. I am in the process of switching to Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Venison. Of course.....Sophie is hating this, and actually told me, "Hey you bought this crap, you eat it!" Little hussy!

Thanks for asking, hopefully the food will help. Obviously, the $$$$ meds aren't!

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:34 AM

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Re: Yeast

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I know what you are going through. My boy that has major allergy issues had a major yeast infection and IDC's. He was so bad he had lost around 8 pounds in a month! He was on TOTW pacific stream and I switched him a month ago to the natural balance venison and sweet potato. The vet also has given him 2 steroid shots in 4 weeks(yep I know that is a lot but this vet knows what he is doing) he is also on his 3rd week of antibiotic and 4th or 5th week of being on ketoconazole(this has helped him tremendously) Mason is finally acting like his old self and eating like a little pig and had gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks. One thing that I found that works really good with the IDC's is soaking their feet in vinegar and water(it worked great with Mason's anyways but I know what works for one doesn't mean it will work for everyone) I hope your bullies get to feeling better soon. I know how miserable they are when their allergies start acting up.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:54 AM

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I would be hesitant about that food. We had Hooch on it by (Login luvwinnie) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

until I learned sweet potato is the FIRST ingredient and potatoes are high on the glycemic index which you want to avoid with yeast issues. I'll post some articles for you.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 1:05 PM

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here is one by (Login luvwinnie) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/scratching-and-itching-could-it-be-yeast/

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 1:09 PM

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food

by (Login bullyluver2007)
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Well if the sweet potatoes are suppose to cause yeast what food does not have sweet potatoes in it that also does not have rice in it?

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 2:34 PM

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your dog might not have issues with by (Login ickytazz) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

the food, its trial and error.

I have 1 with problems with Rice, but i choose to feed the whole house grain free as i dont like all hte fillers.

Vicky,
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http://langagerbulldogs.tripod.com

PHOTOS ARE PROPERTY OF LANGAGER BULLDOGS, YOU MUST HAVE WRITTEN PERMISSION FOR ANY USE OF THESE PHOTOS FROM LANGAGERBULLDOG.


Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 2:46 PM

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er hospital (sorry so long)

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Now that everything has calmed down, I need to vent a bit. This er hospital in Wilmington North Carolina is just awful! It's dirty, the staff is arrogant, the Dr's are condesending, and think that we are all nuts. This was my probably tenth time there, and everytime but one has been terrible. I lost one of my sharpei to bloat, they let him sit in that place for four hours before they operated and he had a massive heart attack on the table and passed. Then my other shar-pei's face was swollen, he was running a temp and the dr there tried to twll me that he hadn't been bitten by something and that he had shar-pei syndrome, and wanted to put him on colchicine. I told he there was no way that he had this there had been no evidence of this and it usuall shows at around 18 months and here is is three years old. I told her to give him a shot for the swelling and i was taking him home. The swelling went down and he is fine today. This is the same place that told me that Spike my 8 mo bullie had such a small trach that he probably wasn't viable, I took him to a specialty hospital three hours away and he did have the palate surgery along with his cherry eye. at four months old they used a size 6 trach tube, which my vet says is good for his age and size and he should be fine. The problem is this is the only place within three hours to get your animl treated after hours. It's a horrible situation!

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 5:49 AM

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er animal hospitals

by judy/wilson (Login bulliewilson)
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sorry for all the trouble you went thru, but the problem was and if you check this out, you were dealing with interns and not doctors!!! most 24 hr clinics staff with interns, to cut cost i know i worked in one for a very long time half of them cant even put in a iv line!!!!! true but sad.
Now dont sit back, write a letter to the clinic OWNER not manager. Then from step one write down what happened how the dog was not treated for bloat as this is an emergency then send all your info including vet records to the vet regulatory agency in your state, they will take action, they can and have pulled licenses, people have to stop letting this happen, you have to complain also tell your better business bureau, dont stop you are not the only person to have this happen to, but you have to be the person to stand up and make a formal complaint..... Talk with your reg vet maybe he will support you even if he does not, do something.... I would even include the past history of your dogs. YOU have rights YOUR dog has rights. report this not only for you but for others.

judy/wilson


just so you know, there was a 24 hr clinic in my area and they sound like your place well their no longer in business...... the new owner staffs only doctors on over nights now, so act......



Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 6:34 AM

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You are absolutely right. And they don't tell you this. I wrote a LONG by Michele (Login luvwinnie) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

letter to the director of the ER hosp. where our Winnie passed away from pancreatitis. We and her regular vet don't believe she could have been saved, but the communication was horrible and they DID NOT recognize what serious conditon she was in until WE GOT THERE AND TOLD THEM!! We had to insist on a chest xray while the intern said "yes, she might have pneumonia now so we'll do one later today" while my baby could not even stand, seemed to be hardly breathing and was in OBVIOUS PAIN!! WHAT??? LATER TODAY??? I told him, "No, not later today...NOW" and then he got moving. We had to euthanize 30 minutes later to end her suffering. To say this is a hot topic for me, is putting it lightly.
I'm so sorry you had to go through this.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:12 AM

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i dont understand.....

by (Login bulliewilson)
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why people are so afride to report bad vet pratices, why my goodness its your pet stand up and fight, it takes a 100 people to make your business but only one to ruin it, stand up and fight for the treatment of your animals, if you are going to be charge thousands of dollars it had better be by a vet, interns need to learn, but their has to be a reg vet hopefully trained in emergency on the hospital grounds.... that is why most want to wait... their waiting for the reg vet... some are afride to call the reg staff vet they might get yelled at, well i was yelled at many times but they go their asses in if surgery had to be done... we started a group and we watch all these 24 hr clinics we have two... and we watch for any complaints and were on top of them, we call better business and lodge a complaint we call the vet reg agency and these two 24 hr clinics know this.
i get so angry when i hear about these horrible problems with over nite clinics it breaks my heart. ans they have the balls to charge thousands of dollars, its time people started to bust them.....

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 7:37 AM

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I have never had a good experience at an emergency clinic

by Miriam (Login omegabulldogs)
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They make a poor attempt to stabilize and do as little as possible in order to send you to your regular vet and charge you MEGAbucks for nothing. Everyone I know who took a bitch for emergency middle--of--the-night--we didn't--plan--on--this--c-section has ended up with a dead bitch and/or pups. I am lucky I am a neonatal intensive care nurse and can so far manage to maintain my Bullies if problems arise until my vet is available--though there has been many times my car is in front of their office when they open.

Miriam Olesen

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 8:47 AM

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Miriam by (Login bran5022) Bulldogsworld Show Forum

This is not related to your post at all but I'd like to say a special thank you for what you do, and to all the others like you. My son spent 2 weeks in the neonatal ICU and everyone there was just wonderful. The nurses let me spend every possible minute with him and explained so much to us. Their kindness and understanding helped us so much during such a hard time.

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 9:11 AM

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I also hate the ER vet by (Login ranski) Bulldogsworld General Forum 1

I have had nothing but horrible experiences there, but luckily that one shut down, there is a new one in a different location, never been there and hope I will never have to.


Miriam, I too thank you. My son was born 6 weeks early with pneumonia, and he had no serfactint(sp) they had to give him some from a cow lung. He almost never made it, but he was able to come home after 3 weeks. The one nurse he had was so awsome, I still remember her 10 years later. When my son left the hospital, we sent her a card and a cake.


Pugsley


Matilda


And always in our hearts, Chance

Rest in peace my baby Chance
mama's SB babies

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 11:01 AM

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