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Dumb question

by Cathy (Login CathyandAudrey)
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I need to switch my girl from puppy to adult food and am SO confused with so many choices! What is TOTW I keep seeing recommended here?

Cathy

Posted on Nov 16, 2009, 1:54 PM

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Taste of the Wild n/m

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n/m

Posted on Nov 16, 2009, 1:57 PM

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MISSING LINK..any thoughts on it???

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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what is everyone's view on this
I heard about missing link with the bostons..
but wander if it would help the bullies??
any thoughts?

Posted on Nov 16, 2009, 9:48 AM

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Please help! Vomiting and diarrhea.

by Jan and the bullies (Login bullies3)
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I came home from work Thursday and Duke had diarrhea an vomiting several times while I had been gone, he just laid around all evening no interest in anything. I woke up in the middle of the night to him vomiting all over the bed and floor there was a small trace of blood in the vomit (which I took with me to the vet). I had fed him a small amount of rice and boiled hamburger for dinner that evening. I took him to the vet and he checked him over, (no bloodwork, exrays) asked alot of questions regarding if he had eaten any toys, grass or gotten into anything which he hadn't. He gave me flagel for the diarrhea and said to take him off food for 24hrs. When I came home saturday from work Sugar had been vomitng while I was gone but no signs of diarrhea. I fed Duke on saturday and he showed very little interest, but ate half the amount, last night he was back to vomiting and just laying around with no energy. He is drinking but not alot, kind of like us he knows it's going to come back up. The doctor said it was just some kind of virus, but now I'm concerned since it's hanging on. Sugar is not showing any other signs then vomiting on saturday. (Sugar is 10yrs and Duke is 4yrs, I feed them Taste of the Wild Salmon. Does anyone have any additional suggestions please.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 11:11 AM

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Has the flagyl

by (Login rottigirl)
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Helped with the diarrhea? His stomach is probably not feeling too great between the virus and all the retching.
I would try to offer him hydration (I usually give my guys pedialyte if they have lots of vomiting and/or diarrhea). Hold off on food, or only offer small amounts of rice with low salt chicken broth. A pepto may also help soothe his tummy, poor guy.
If there's no change by tomorrow, I'd call the vet and maybe get something for the nausea and vomiting.

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Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 2:04 PM

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Agree...need to keep them hydrated, and

by (Login Ela1ne)
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give something to combat the vomiting, like metoclopromide. Its hard to get pills into a nauseous dog but you have to put it into a small amount of cream cheese or similar and open the mouth, pop it to the back of the throat, shut the mouth and massage the throat to get them to swallow. If you don't have the Reglan on hand, and the Flagyl isn't enough to settle them down, then consider a Pepto or a Tagamet...wait aobut 2-3hrs and offer a small amount of food. I understand the concerns as I have an older dog also...and when she doesn't eat the gastric juices seem to collect and she needs a Tagamet (cimetidine) to settle her back down to where she can hold food.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 3:58 PM

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This went through

by (Login DLemons1)
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mine after a dog show a year ago. Hydration like the others said is so important. I used pedialyte in a spray bottle and squirted it into they mouth. They did not want to drink. No Salt chicken broth is good if they will drink it. If I remember right the vomitting lasted about 24 hours for each dog. I did alot of washing those 3 or 4 days.

Hope they are feeling better soon.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 6:49 PM

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WHOLISTIC VET FOR ENTROPIAN?

by RITA_OTTO (Login RITA_OTTO)
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Hello
SINCE OTTO WAS YOUNGER MY VET SUGGESTED THAT EVENTUALLY HE WOULD HAD TO HAVE SURGERY FOR ENTROPIAN. NOW HE IS 3 YEARS OLD AND NEVER HAD ENTROPIAN problems BEFORE. THE LAST FEW MONTHS THOUGH HIS LEFT eye become redness and he was squirting the eye and he had an ulcer. It happened few times - ulcer >treatment>healing and then again. Otto very often go scratch his face on his pillow or on the carpet and he always did that since he was a puppy and that is a way of getting attention and start a game. I dont know if this behavior may have had a contribution or is the cause for that.... But is it normal he get entropian at 3year old???

anyway before going surgery i want to try a wholistic veterinary. what do you think????

also they suggested an ophtamologist in Manhattan at 62nd street ANY OF YOU BEEN THERE? HOW IS IT?

Thank you for help
rita and otto
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Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 9:06 AM

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If he has entropian...

by (Login KathyChapman)
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holitic medicine won't cure it, the eyelid needs to be surgically repaired so that it doesn't rub on the cornea. I would go to the opthamologist and have it evaluated. It needs to be fixed, otherwise they can go blind. One of our boys had it done years ago and it was a simple operation and he never had problems after that.

Kathy, Ollie and Chester

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 10:34 AM

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Agree...only surgery can correct a true entropion

by (Login Ela1ne)
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and if its distichia that too probably needs an ophthalmologist to treat (altho some traditional vets do these procedures); your best bet is with a specialist.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 4:01 PM

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My Belle is misreable!

by Heather (Login hezzbullies)
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Belle is scheduled for her c-section on Thursday (61 days from ovulation). Today I noticed clear, stringy discharge that is almost constant, not overly large amounts. She can't get comfy at all, especially today. She has been pacing and finally has sat down. She "huffs", I guess it's hard for her to catch her breath. Her teats are huge and she looks like she already has milk (and has for a week), I thought that they didn't get their milk until after the pups were born. Her temp for the last week has been 99.9-100.2.

This is my first litter but I feel so bad for Belle, she's misreable. Is there anything that I can do to make her more comfortable until Thursday?

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 2:13 PM

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Re: My Belle is misreable!

by (Login MarsHillBulldogs)
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The clear, stringy discharge is not unusual in small amounts. It's normal body fluids that are crowded out by the expanding belly. Milk can come in early (really, it's colostrum...true milk usually comes in a day or two after the birth.) Temp is good. Is she still eating/drinking ok? Give small meals throughout the day. My girls stay more comfortable in a sitting position with pillows to prop on. Keep a close eye on her discomfort/breathing. That would be the big concern. Keep an eye on her color, too. If she starts having difficulty breathing or gets pale, contact the vet. Her safety is the main thing.



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Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 4:16 PM

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Her first heat and not sure....

by (Login debi952000)
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Our Bella just started her first heat and we just wanted to ask everyone for some basic tips. We are using liners inside panties which work ok. I would just like some basic info that anyone would like to share with experiences that have had with there bullie.

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Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 1:08 PM

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Some dos and donts

by (Login Ela1ne)
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Yes: keep track of her starting date so you can time the next one, for preparation, scheduling your vacation, tracking her if you intend to breed on 3rd heat, etc.
Yes: keep her clean, and she can have a bath during her discharge, using normal precautions to avoid chill, etc.
Yes: keep her away from all males (no matter the size/breed of dog) once she starts discharge, and for the entire three weeks!!!
Yes: dogs can leap your fence or dig underneath to get to the strong odor of a bitch in heat so don't allow her outside unattended, and best not to walk her at all but if you must, carry a baseball bat and do it when other dogs aren't out, perhaps before 7am and after 9pm?
Yes: some bitches do feel "cramps" and have some cranky disposition during all or part of their cycle so be sensitive to that possibility...humor her a bit.

NO: she can still get accidentally impregnated by a male dog even if its not the optimal time because sperm can live 48hrs internally so don't think its only a certain few days!
NO: if this is her first heat, you can't be sure exactly how long it will be until her next. Some family history may be helpful but not an exact pattern.


Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 1:16 PM

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Her first heat..

by (Login debi952000)
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Ok will keep that all in mind. She is doing well and is such a happy dog. She is kinda not too happy about wearing pullups but she is doing ok with them. She is inside except for when she needs to go out and potty. I can hear the howlling but have not seen any dogs around. Bruno is doing a good job of keeping away from her but we have seperated and she sleeps in her kennel. They take turns.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 8:19 PM

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Good

by (Login Ela1ne)
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Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 9:44 PM

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I found...

by (Login rottigirl)
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That just having two sets of panties worked better for me than using the liners. The liners kept slipping out of place, and my girl chewed on one. While one was in the wash, I used the other. I didn't leave them on in the crate - my girl kept things clean in the crate herself. happy.gif

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Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 2:07 PM

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Her first heat

by (Login debi952000)
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I tried that but they kept slipping off. I bought her pull-ups and they are Pink so look cute. She is not clean though. I have to clean her kennel often she just seems like she has no clue about her heat yet. My baby girl..seems so soon.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 8:22 PM

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one lady suggested once

by RITA_OTTO (Login RITA_OTTO)
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some lady suggested once to use the dog diapers or the washable diaper but because bulldogs are built so strange and the diapers wasnt fitting or was moving all the times, she was using suspenders ! when my female was in heat i try to look but i didnt find suspenders anywhere! anyway my female first heat lasted like 18 days ...and the second heat came after 7 months and lasted 2 weeks or so...but you can never tell...yes is good to keep record. my female was in good humor though so good luck!

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 9:10 AM

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Help dog vomitting middle of night

by Dee (Login deanna2007)
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My frenchie keeps vomitting up his food projectile in the middle of the night when he is fed around 830 pm. I took him to the vet Tuesday did am xray which shows nothing just a lot of gas and was given cerenia pills to give him for the vomitting and to give him pecid 10mg once a day. He didn't vomit as much since he is not eating dog food just some boiled chicken but still vomit now and then. So I took him to the vet Friday again they did bloodworms everything is normal and he didnot have a temperature so the vet just gave jim a penicillin shot and said try to give him nibbles to see if he eats. He did eat but in the middle of the night and this morning he has been vomitting up all the dog food. I don't know what is wrong and so does the vet. Has anyone been thru this and know what I should do?

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 12:25 PM

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How old is he and has this ever happened before?

by (Login mslita)
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Without knowing your darling frenchie's history, it's hard to say. I'm not a vet tech, but there's DEFINITELY something wrong. Did they do an x-ray to see if there was an obstruction? Does he have a history of food allergies? Some dogs will vomit if they are allergic to certain proteins (beef) or carbs (wheat, corn, soy). How is his energy? Is he able to hold water down? What is the consistency of his stools?

I'd be really concerned if this is going into another day. He could get severely dehydrated, and it could be life-threatening. Hopefully Elaine will pop in and take a look. She has years of experience

This needs to be addressed soon! If your vet throws up his or her hands, you need to go somewhere else.

Lita and Tiffy

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 1:20 PM

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He is 3 same food no change

by Dee (Login deanna2007)
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Yes xray was done no obstruction just some gas in the intestines. I fed him small amounts of boil chicken thru out the day and he was fine he drinks water and plays but when it's bedtime around midnight he starts throwing up. He doesn't have a fever so no meds were given just told me to give pepcid. I will call the vet Monday. He has been on orijen and we just bought a new bag so I don't know if it is the food but the other dogs are fine. Even when I give him boiled chicken he would still throw up at night and it's was food and thick saliva/mucus. He pooped yesterday looked normal and hasn't pooped today, he didn't eat much. Blood works are normal just a lower bun vet said nothing to worry. I really don't know what to do.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 2:04 AM

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Dee, my Q had

by (Login rottigirl)
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The same symptoms AND the xray didn't show anything. It turned out to be a piece of rubber that was acting like a flapper valve. It would sometimes turn and allow stuff through, or just partially obstruct. By the time it really wedged and obstructed, the blood supply was compromised and he needed a bowel resection.
If your dog is vomiting through the cerenia, that's a huge red flag. Gas in the bowel is also an indicator for a high degree of suspicion for obstruction ( though it may be partial). Has the vet discussed a barium study?
I know you've been through do much with this little man ..


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Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 8:12 AM

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I will ask about the barium but what exactly is it?

by Deanna&BooBoo (Login deanna2007)
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Do they inject a contrast and do the xray? What is weird is that he vomits only at night. I also noticed that his stomach is not making any gurgling sounds and if he is not eating much how come he doesn't throw up any bile?

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 11:33 AM

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Sort of...

by (Login rottigirl)
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The barium is a radiopaque fluid that is ingested (they usually drop a stomach tube and instill it that way) and then a series of xrays are done to see how it travels through the gut.
In Q's case, it hardly left his stomach (there was no gut motility at that point). When they did the exploratory surgery, they found the obstruction in the last 1/3 of the small bowel.

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Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 2:00 PM

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Bring back to vet with stool sample

by joanne (Login carmiesmommy)
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My boy was doing this and it turned out he had intestinal parasite. He was put on Albon( sulphur med for parasite) and Flagyl ( an antibiotic for bacterial infection). Hope he is feeling better soon. Make sure he is drinking lots of water, if not, have your vet give fluid injection.

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 3:24 PM

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I had thought about this but

by Dee (Login deanna2007)
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He has not pooped since Friday night. I will ask the vet about this. I have dewormer panacur c can I give this? I think he may have picked something up when he went to the dog park for the Halloween contest cuz all this vomitting started a the following day.

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 2:08 AM

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He needs

by (Login DLemons1)
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to go back to the vet asap. If he has not pooped and is vomitting it is a BIG possibility he is blocked. They need to do a barrium test and I can't believe they didn't do one when they did the xrays and found so much gas. It a die that runs through the intestines to find the block. If he is blocked he needs surgery asap or he will die.

This is exactly what happened to MacKenzie. Started puking around noon on July 4th...took him to the vet the next morning and they did surgery asap. Even in that short period of time they had to remove 6 inches of his intestine.

Please let us know what happened. I hope your Frenchie is OK.




Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 6:44 PM

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he is going to another vet to do the barium test monday 11/16

by dee (Login deanna2007)
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I just went to pick up the flagyl for him today and yes I asked them why they didn't do the full blood works to test for pancreatitis, they said he didn't have a fever so they just did a regular panel which already costs me $285. I went to the vet twice and nothing could be resolved and my bills are already close to $900. I am just upset about this vet. Tomorrow I'm taking him in the another vet that have a high tech xrays machine and will do the barium test. I think something is blocked too, because about 6-7 hours after he eats bits of chicken, he started to throw up, it's not the retching kind, he just sits or stands and the food would starts to shoot upwards. Some pieces of the chicken have me digested to mush and alot of mucus/saliva. He did pooped on Friday which has been 3 days and hasn't pooped since. He's not eating much and what he eats, he threw up. I will have the new vet do another blood tests to test for pancreatitis too.

Thanks.
Dee

Posted on Nov 15, 2009, 10:46 PM

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he's at the vet

by dee (Login deanna2007)
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i just dropped him off at the vet and they said to do the ultrasound if they can get the radiologist in today if not then they will do the series of barium test. Will the ultrasound shows obstructions? they said it would but I also tell them if they need to do the barium tests, they just do it. Just hope my baby will be okay.

dee-

Posted on Nov 16, 2009, 11:10 AM

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OT question for rescue

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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I am putting on the health board because alot of people in rescue look here. maybe someone can help me with something.
I am not interested in rescuing another dog. but I chat to a girl on another board that rescued a pug. her pug did not like the new pug at all. she returned the dog...asap. now is interested in another dog from the same rescue..
is that possible to happen from the same rescue??? the rescue group says NO.

I did help out with the boston rescue years ago and I think I remember a trial period for the new dog but not sure..anymore if there was one. I always had bostons and pugs for years and years before a bully. now I have pugs and bullies

I also have a rescue pug myself and personally she only had the new dog a few days and that is not near long enough for any dog to adjust..really makes no difference on the breed of dog. they all take work and long hard hours to make the adjustment to a new family. MINE is 2 and I got him at 6 months and he was severly abused..but he is a great dog now..but that is one and half years. what do people expect..the rescue dog walks in the house with absolutely no issues.. I think they all have somethings they deal with..but that is just me. Max is in his forever home with me..and will not go anywhere.. else.

personally i hope that she is not allowed the other dog if for the only reason..that a few days is not long enough to take in a rescue and then return the dog and expect another one in my thoughts anyhow

BOTTOM line..if you return a rescue does that hinder being able to adopt another rescue in the future.


Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 10:24 AM

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YOU can vent all you want in rescue..she is NOT a good friend..lol

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This is touchy...

by (Login mslita)
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Since I wasn't there when the paperwork was filled out and all the interview questions were asked of your friend and her household, all I can say is what I know from my own area. Maybe your friend took the dog too hurriedly. Lots of rescue groups send people over to your house to check out the home and the other dogs, then they have a "meet and greet" with any other dogs in the home to see how it's going to be. Some rescue organizations (orgs) also have a "probationary period" because they do anticipate that there could be some problems with some dogs, and they're willing to take the dog back if it's not a good fit.

Please keep in mind that every rescue org has ITS OWN POLICIES, RULES, PRACTICES, etc. There is no set of state or federal laws governing how an individual breed rescue org can or should act. Personally, I think this is a matter between the rescue group and your friend, and possibly both are at fault - they went into it too soon. Some rescue dogs have so many issues that they can only be placed in a "one-dog" home.

I hope this helps.

Lita

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 11:38 AM

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agree and thanks..very touchy subject..

by (Login gusweppler)
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I am not sure of the whole story either. I do not personally know this person.
I can only tell you what I find with a rescue dog myself and that is what I told her.
I do not think people should rush out to get a rescue dog unless they are willing to take the time for adjustment and such that goes with it.
I think what happened to her is that she thought the rescue would just fit in with her other dog and all would be fine right off the start.

it can be..but I doubt that is the norm told her.
even taking our own bullies for a visit here..you have to be cautious taking them anothers home with a dog present.

I think bringing a rescue dog into a home with dogs would be hard to do.

Bella the bulldog here was awesome with Max the rescue. she was great with him first day..and still is. Max is her b all and end all..lol. but the rest of the dogs took time to accept him and him to accept them too. I have 5 dogs in this house.......and the rescue was the 5th.
Max came from a home where he was beaten the first 6 months of his life and he lived with another pug. so maybe that was the difference..he was used to another dog.

thanks for your input

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 12:03 PM

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Lita, I agree...

by (Login Ela1ne)
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There are a variety of policies and procedures that different breed groups follow. Knowing our breed I think that most rescue groups try to place a dog in "foster care" so that we can get a personality evaluation on the bulldog before it is considered for placement...and experienced bully owners/rescue workers can get pretty good at this to where they will know the rescue dog well...the question often remains about the resident dog and whether it is willing to accept another dog into the family. Some potential adopters are clueless as to reading the signs of their own dog in response to another...have never "babysat" another dog or had one stay at their home to observe their dog's responses and interactions with a new animal.

There are several factors that would govern a situation that was described above...and there are many "unknowns" here including but not limited to the personality of the rescue dog, the resident dog, the potential adopter's experience with animals (multi-dog home) and the experience of the rescue group's volunteers in evaluating the entire situation. I strongly feel that there should be a "home trial period" for any adoption and that it is the responsibility of the rescue organization to provide as full a picture of the rescue dog as possible including behavior, health and history for the potential home.

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 1:24 PM

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thanks Elaine

by (Login gusweppler)
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NICE to see comments from people in rescue on this thread
I would have asked on the other board..but they are far to heated on the subject at the moment
wow very touchy subject.

I think all rescues should come on a trial bais too.

some people like this girl...has a one dog family and a cat. the cat was not impressed either with the new dog and her dog is an alpha female. so that does not help that much either..

having a rescue is a decision that I think all many people feel they it is best to adopt a rescue first. personally I think adopting a rescue second is much better..or in my case 5th..lol. I had lots of dog experience with the other dogs too that helped. but I did not expect Max to just come in here and fit right in first night.

like I said on another thread Bella the Bully is seeing a behaviourist since they are soo impressed with her and the pugs and her behaviour with them. she is totally awesome. with her it was like Max was here forever when he came..would be nice if all rescues worked out like that with a new dog.

thanks for your responses

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 1:38 PM

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Hypothyroidism in dogs...

by (Login mslita)
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Does anyone know anything about hypothyroidism in older dogs? We are getting Tiffy tested for this because one of her thyroid blood panels came back at 5 when it should have been closer to 9. (This could explain her lethargy, depression, disinterest in eating, wanting to sleep more, etc.) Are there dietary things that we can be doing to bring the thyroid function back up? When human thyroid function is borderline, kelp supplements can often do the trick. Also with humans, once you start taking thyroxine or synthroid, the thyroid generally stops producing hormones and you end up having to take the pills for the rest of your life. I don't mind putting Tiff on the thyroid, but I want to consider other alternatives, too.





Posted on Nov 13, 2009, 6:09 PM

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We had an older girl that was on thyroid meds...

by Kathy, Ollie and Chester (Login KathyChapman)
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she had the greasy coat, overweight, not much energy. The pills made a big difference but it does take 6 weeks to see the effects. I don't believe you can do anything holistically to make thyroid function better. I had Hasimoto's for years (autoimmune disease that causes hypothroidism) before being diagnosed with thyca and having the whole thing removed. I'm on a large dose of synthroid now and feel way better than I did when I had a thyroid. I'm sure the meds will help your girl and they're very reasonable pricewise.

Kathy, Ollie and Chester

Posted on Nov 13, 2009, 8:28 PM

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I had a bulldog on thyroid supplement

by (Login Ela1ne)
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most of his adult life and he never showed any problem with the supplement. The cost is minimal, I gave the small pill twice daily with his meals, and we discovered it quite by accident...had his sperm checked with I was planning to use him for stud and found his count was low and slow...thyroid stimulation testing was done and found to be his "problem" which was corrected easily...and he did sire a healthy litter for me. The supplement should improve the quality of life for this dog measurably. happy.gif

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Thanks so much...still waiting for test results, L

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n/m

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 11:28 AM

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Thyroid

by (Login Bilca6)
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My boxer/rotti/mastiff mix has had a low thyroid since she was 3 years old. All it takes is a pill a day, depending on weight. She actually takes 3 pills daily mixed with her meals. I give her 1 1/2 with breakfast and 1 1/2 with dinner. What a difference! I never looked into the hollistic approach since I also have Hashimoto's disease and did research for myself. Not too much that really works, so I takes my daily pills and so does Chance. Both she and I have made a remarkable change with just a few little pills. Yes, once started, they will need to be on the pills for life. Cost is miminal. You really need to keep one step ahead with the weight, otherwise it will get out of control before you know it. So I cut her food, and mine! by quite alot. This way it allows room for treats inbetween. Good luck.

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 4:21 AM

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Looks like it might not be hypothyroidism

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We're going to recheck levels in two weeks and just monitor her in the meantime.

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Two of my shar-pei are on them and I can tell you

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that it has made a world of difference.  ear indections, lethargy, depression, weight, etc.  They both get.6 micrograms once in the am and once in the pm.  My male has lost 20 lbs, and now acts like a puppy, he is only four and my female who is 10 plays now, thought she is 10, and is happy again.  She actually runs around the yard like crazy and plays with my two 12 month old bullies!

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Older Bulldogs - need advice

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Hi all...it's been quite a while since I posted. Really good to be back. My Tiffy is now 8 years and almost 2 months old. I've noticed she's slowed down quite a bit, but this last week was a bit distressing. She seemed more lethargic than usual and didn't even seem interested in following "Daddy" (my husband, who she adores) around the house. She didn't want to eat breakfast on Monday, VERY unusual for a bulldog, as they mostly inhale their food, and after she went potty, she laid down on her snoozy pad and my 16 yo daughter said, "Mom, come here, she's trembling/shivering." We took her to the vet immediately, but they couldn't find anything wrong...temperature normal, no painful yelping when they pressed on her abdomen, moved her legs all around, checked her teeth, ears, etc.

So what's the deal? Is it just a part of aging? My daughter said it seems to have come on all of a sudden...Tiffy wasn't like this a couple of weeks ago. We've added warm homemade chicken broth and some breast meat to her kibble to make it more appetizing, and she is eating, albeit much slower.

Sorry this is long, but we want to keep our Boo Boo Dog healthy and happy.

Lita and Tiff

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Older bulldogs (pic)

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I have a bully girl (Gracee) who is also 8 yrs 2 months (born 9/15/2001). I have noticed that Gracee has slown down a bit as well especially as we are getting into winter in the north. Did they do some bloodwork on your girl ?? I did a complete profile on Gracee last year so we have something to compare to as she is getting into her "senior" years.

Gracee then (on on her side)

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Gracee now (on the left with her granddaughter Eleanor in the middle on her daughter Gladys on the right)

3 generations a

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back to vet

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I don't mean to alarm you, but sometimes when there is trembling, it is a sign that they are in pain. I would get a complete blood work up on your dog. She may have something acute going on like pancreatitus. Please do a follow up just to be sure.

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They did do blood work and they found

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that the her thyroid function was low...that may explain the trembling as we're now starting to get into the colder weather out her in Calif.



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Good thing you took her to the vet

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that way you can handle this better with that knowledge..
what did the vet suggest??

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The results were inconclusive

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w/respect to the thyroid, but the protein panel is a bit high. There is probably inflammation somewhere in her system, but she doesn't seem to be in any pain, and she is eating if we warm up her food and put a little moist, canned food or chicken on top of her kibble.

We are going to recheck in a couple of weeks...unless she gets worse, than obviously it's straight back to the vet sooner. As I said, some days are better than others.

Lita

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If her protein is a little high...your comment...then

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you should be restricting any extra protein to avoid a pancreatitis...so limit that extra chicken you are putting on top of her dogfood. happy.gif

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Hello

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Just introducing ourselves to the board. Nice to find such a nice community and source! Here is my boy in one of his 'hiding' places.

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Hi!

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Those are fantastic pictures! Welcome!

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So Cute!

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n/m

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How old is the "little" bed bug......and,

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he sure looks comfy. Feel free to share more.

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Welcome..maybe someone can MOVE this thread ........

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to the general forum
you would get a better response there ..
people on this board are very friendly
welcome and enjoy yourself
one big bully family

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Bobo at the vet

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So the vet (I love my vet!) did multiple skin scrapings. Luckily, there is no sign of mange, which is what I thought and no yeast. He does have a pretty bad staph infection secondary to allergies, lots of bacteria. She gave him cephalexin and an allergy dose of pred for 2 weeks(sigh...). I would have said no to the prednisone except he is so uncomfortable I really want to get it kick started. He will go back in 2 weeks. I could not afford to do an allergy panel at this visit but she said it's better not to allergy test when they are "hot" anyway. I ordered Zymox shampoo and medicated rinse so hopefully that will help with some of the surface stuff. In 2 weeks we'll see what a long-term plan will be. You can't believe all of the skin dander and hair that came off on the shiny silver table, poor baby. Dr. Lisa said he is her new love project. :0)

Other than a little poop in the office (LOL), he was a perfect angel and I know how uncomfortable he must be. Keep your fingers crossed that he feels better soon. I know this sounds so sappy but I feel like I can say it here, I love him so much I get kind of teary when I think about him! He is just so darn sweet and patient.
Oh! He's gained 5 pounds since I've had him too! He needs to gain about 5 more and he will be at a perfect weight.

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re:Bobo

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Anne, that is a pretty awesome report. Everything sounds like you can get his skin issues under control.
And NO NEED to apologize for the sap LOL...
I'm glad you love him so much.

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Thank you!

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I think it might be challenging, I don't have any experience with allergies and it seems like they can be really hard to control? I will do my best though.

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This IS the place to get "sappy" about Bobo!

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happy.gif Glad you agreed to the Pred short-term. He does need relief and I'm one who believes in going all-out to tackle a problem, with oral meds/medicated shampoos/rinses or wipes/whatever needed to turn things around. Don't forget to wash his bedding in some detergent or product that will kill off any staph nesting there as well. happy.gif

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Happy Birthday Gi Gi

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Today is a very special day.. it's Gi Gi's second birthday. 

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Gi Gi is adored by me, Alvin, Zathrus, Brett and Chris and Linda Borden.   We love you baby.



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sorry.. s/b on General forum

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guess my links are all messed up happy.gif

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Gus says enough already...wow might be a scrooge xmas...arrggg

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I am not sure what to do with Gus.
he is just not into all this glitter and things of xmas. anything that even soo much as flickers and he is off to get it..
I have a huge house that is totally decorated or at least trying to decorate..
so my thoughts are..

NO decorations and that would be sad..for me.
or wander if taking him out of the house for the day..
and then bringing him back and get it done while he is out is the way to go..

HE is fine when he goes to other people houses that are decorated.
I know that bullies do not like change.......though
Bella is fine with all this going on but she still hides until all the fussing is over.. being cautious I can handle..lol. it is trying to destroy the glitter I can not..lol

any thoughts on this..
being deaf and the lights is sure a big factor..



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decided on a solution to this myself..I think..lol

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what I am going to do..is put Gus in the basement and do the upstairs..
then do the downstairs and leave Gus upstairs..that should work
he will get used to the glitter and the lights..

maybe another idea is to decorate when the sun goes down that way things do not reflect.



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Urine results

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Took 5yr old Lola to Dr. B's office because we thought she might have a UTI. So they took Urine and just called them and got results back. Doctor says she has no UTI,crystals and her Urine pH is fine and only found that she showed inflammation in the urine and I asked what that meant and he said that her white blood cells were high.They gave me meds and say to continue to take them and see how she feels after she finishes her meds. Anybody else ever been told about the inflammation in the urine?
Hope the meds help.

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Not doubting you but could it have been said...

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that she showed "infection" in her urine, which was another way of saying she has an elevated WBC. The infection is somewhere in her body, but its showing by sluffing off WBC's in her urine (rather than, perhaps, an abcess or similar target location of where the infection is). I agree that she should finish the entire round of antibiotics and then have her urine retested...or unless you find another symptom of where the problem might be. happy.gif Also, be sure she is drinking enough water so that the infection flushes out of her body easily. happy.gif

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HOW depression effects our bullies..

by (Login gusweppler)
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I just watched this on the weather channel and thought it was worth the post.
what they said is that if we are depressed..
dogs can really read us well and our feelings
and then show signs of depression themselves.

they Paid special attention to the english bulldog..on the story

so thought..wow did not know that..
but makes really good sense

since the bulldog is soo intune with how we feel..

a depressed dog they said
would not really want to go for a walk
a bit more sluggish
and NOT all bouncy and happy

the solution to this ..was to get out once a day with your dog and enjoy the sunshine..with helps the depression in both people and dogs the same.

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Great post Pat!

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good advice too. =)

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thanks.

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they are soo intune with you it is unreal..
I can not tell you the amount of times that Bella picks up my moods..and Gus too...
amazing really

IF you get all excited as does your bully
if you are upset and sad..your bully is quiet too..

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My bulldog is my mirror?

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Interesting thought! (o:

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LOL i guess so they say

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all you have to do is be in a happy happy mood..and watch your bullies react
then seem down and out..and watch them
they really do feel ..what we feel...
better then another human I think...


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question for breeders........

by lynn, rosie, zach, & makenzie (Login lrumfola)
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how do you handle the situation if one of your male puppies that you sold hasn't dropped his testicles when you let him go to his new home? Just sold my 4 boys, none of them had testicles dropped when they left, they will be 9 weeks tomorrow. I told all the new owners to keep me posted, but if they don't drop, what's the "right"
thanks!

Lynn, Rosie, Zach, & Makenzie

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Not a breeder but

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Did you sell them as pets? With a contract to neuter?

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they can go up and down until about 6 months,

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i do like to have them down by the time they leave. Im right upfront with them and tell them that they are on a neuter contract so that they will have to be fixed, and that is also will cost more. This is something they should discuss with the vet and keep you in the loop.

I have only had 1 not come down, the vet bill was less then 100.00 extra.



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thanks.......another questionf

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did you offer to pay the extra or what?

Lynn, Rosie, Zach, & Makenzie

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i did with in reason

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i called around and found out the high and low of how much extra it would be. Then i told them the middle. They didnt ask for it.

I didnt take money off the front because it may have come down.

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When I sell any pet

by Jessica (Login JessicaAndCrew)
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that I am not keeping for myself to show, they get sold on limited registration. So if IMO if their testicle(s) didn't drop they would still have to have them neutered. Would I still want to know...yes. But it wouldn't affect the outcome of limited registration/neuter.

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When I sell any pet

by Jessica (Login JessicaAndCrew)
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that I am not keeping for myself to show, they get sold on limited registration. So if IMO if their testicle(s) didn't drop they would still have to have them neutered. Would I still want to know...yes. But it wouldn't affect the outcome of limited registration/neuter.

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Re: question for breeders........

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charlie didn't drop his till close to 4 mnths..
now they are small at 8 mnths..but very visable

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Skin Issues

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Hello. I am new to this board but not to Bullies. We have 3 rescues. Austin a hyper 7 year old male, Memphis a 6 year old Queen of the house and our Baby Belle, she is a 3 year old female.

Our issues are with Belle and her skin. She looses her fur and her skin is blotchy pink in some places but mostly black and gray. She itches at herself so bad at some times that she will bleed and have tear off her top layer of skin.

We did a Allergy test and the only highly allergic thing was mold. Mange demodox was negitive, and another test they did was negative. She was getting better with a shotgun approach of Ketconazal and Batril then she went into heat and everything went down hill, and nothing is working. So i thought that I would try here.

If you want to see pictures of her check out this link, I am hoping that we can figure out something. I hate seeing her in such bad shape!

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Thanks!!!

Thanks

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Josie too

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She has the same thing and her haunches are red and weepy at times. i have decided to use the ivermectin approach and more protein in her diet. I just started yesterday so I have a ways to go to see how she reacts. she gets kibble, green beens, liver, and plain yogurt as her 2 meals a day. Let me know if you have another approach, I woudl be interested. J & T

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You need to speak to Lisa with Moses

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she went through something that looked like that with Moses. Hopefully she or someone she knows will see this. Poor baby, I hope you figure it out.

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Gosh

by (Login AnneWhite)
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she looks awful, poor baby. My new rescue bulldog also has skin issues, they don't look the same as yours. He is going to the vet tomorrow so I will post what I learn. I have already tried tons of stuff, it is so hard! Here are some pics of him the first night he was at my house. He is almost 2, had been living in a garage, was diagnosed with demodectic mange, allergies (to what I don't know), ear infections, toe cysts, he stinks and there is something wrong with his feet. etc. He is so sweet!!! Have you looked into yeast? Does she smell?

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oh poor little pumpkin

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Josie has got out ahead of hers a little......here are some pics

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ask them to do a pluck test for DEMODEX...

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we got a clean scrape

by (Login tamsen)
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back in september, just trying to get past the leftovers. I sure hope the ivermectin/protein works. thanks for looking. J & T

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my guy got a few clean scrapes before they PLUCKED

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and found DEMO. And checked more than one site.

doesn't matter, you have him on the ivermectin so that should help clear it up. I have seen this before.

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What are you feeding her?

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Grain free foods are the best for skin problems.

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Staph or Yeast infection

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Did they test for staph and yeast infections?

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Answers and thanks!!

by (Login ffpmme)
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Wow the speed of responses is wonderful thanks!!!!

I am going to try to answer all of the posts at once.

Josie, it looks like the same thing as you have, except Bells skin is black and gray. It just may be pigmentation, but I have noticed in the past she would scratch it off and healthy skin would appear.

I am not aware of the invermictin approach. She is on Call of the Wild, this is a grain free food, 25% protein or on Acana all fish formulas. Fat free yogurt for dinner since day 1 for all the dogs. More protein hu? Raw diet maybe? My other bullies were on a Honest Kitchen Force and Raw meat for a long time.

Anne, Belle does have a similar background she is a foster failure. She was kept in the Basement by her older owner because she and his old bulldog did not get along.

Rae, it is nice to see you a fellow rescue we work with and adopted all of ours from CEBR in Chicago. We have done 2 demadox scrape tests and both have been negative. Would a pluck test give any different results, since it appears to be all over more then the lower side of her??

Deb, I am not sure about Staph or yeast infection. She was getting a bath with maleseb 2-3x per week. But we are trying a new product Zymox, a enzymatic shampoo.

If some one can point me in the right direction to reach Lisa with Moses, I would appreciate it.

Again Thank you with all the help and follow up's I will be looking forward to any ideas that you may have.





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hi mark

by (Login tamsen)
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Josie does have some very black skin, but it has started to go away. you can google ivermectin for dogs and get a huge amount of info. i feed grain free as well. i went with the natural balance venison and sweet potato, josie doesn't poop as much with the fish and SP and she has no gas. she was a rescue girlie as well, i will let you know how she progresses if you like. J & T

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Hi Mark.........

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We have had dogs with skin issues like this in rescue several times......unfortunatley sad.gif I would have the dog re-checked for Demodex like the others have suggested. I had a foster boy whose skin was black and leathery (he had demodex, yeast and pyderma). Do a search on virgin coconut oil. I found this very helpful and soothing on his skin. You can find it at many health food stores, sometimes even Wal-Mart if you are lucky! Hope your boy is feeling better soon happy.gif

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Thanks

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We are going to have her checked again, it seams that this is the most likely cause. Since she was doing alot better before she went into heat, and she was on her heart worm then. So that fits also. We may take her to another vet just for the test, since I do not want my vet to think we do not believe him. He is great and we like him alot.

I would be afraid to start a treatment like that with out a vet knowledge. We would need to improve her protein level with this treatment correct?

Thanks for all the help!!

Thanks

Mark

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Moses blog

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Maybe this will help, I didn't read it through but Moses had a bad skin condition when she took him in.
http://babymoses.blogspot.com/2007/08/got-call-tonight-from-local-shelter.html





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Holy Crap

by (Login tamsen)
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Josie never looked that bad, but close, but I sure would like to know what she did for his recover, thanks so much for the link. J & T

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Bulldog - General Odor

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OK. You will probably think I am nuts, but Zoe is now five years old. When she was a puppy, she really, really stunk. I did not notice it nearly as much once she was through puppyhood.

However, others still think she has a dog odor, and I agree. I smell it mainly on my hands after I pet her. She is kept inside, sleeps in a nice dog bed with her pug sister, etc.

Also, a few days after I bathe her, her skin is greasy. It looks ok, but when you pet her you can feel the grease. The clean smell and lack of grease lasts maybe three days after a shampoo.

She acts fine, is very healthy, and her skin looks great.. never any bumps, red spots, etc.

I am assuming maybe the oil produced by her skin causes the smell? Is this just a normal bulldog thing?

I want to add Zoe is not a well built pug through the face. She has a longer nose, and there aren't a lot of wrinkles. It definitely isn't her anal glands, wrinkles, etc. Her ears are spotless, and she has never had a problem with ear infections. It is just a "dog" odor which I don't notice with the pug, and I never noticed with my boston.

My concern is that the carpets STINK from her lying around on them. I have tried professional cleaners (think it made it worse), spraying Febreeze pet odor spray on them, etc. Any ideas for the carpets would be appreciated also. Anyone have this issue?

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Dozer has his own smell as well.

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It's a very distinct scent that is totally different from all the non-bullie dogs i'm around. It's not unpleasant but it is very unique. When ever he's gone to the vet or out of the house my sofa just reeks of "his" smell. I have tried Febreeze, washing the pillow cases, vaccuming, it still ends up smelling like Dozer. But it's a wonderful, warm doggy scent so we don't mind. My mom raises Cairn terriers however and they just plain stink,lol. My dad says if he knew they smelled so bad he would have never let my mom get into raising them. Even after a bath they have a skunk type odor that no perfume, shampoo can cover up. I'm thankful my bullie has a warm, pleasant doggy smell.

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my friend had a "greasy" dog too..

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she has the same issues as you, so every few days in between baths, she would take a warm washcloth and go over his entire coat to remove some of the oils. she would do one once over with a little bit of babywash and warm water, then another once over with clean warm towel to "rinse" him off.. towels would be virtually wringed out each time so her dog wouldn't really be damp afterwards.

as for the carpets, she decided to hire a professional steam ( that uses only organic chemicals) cleaner first to get rid of the dirt/grease as much as possible... she found that frebreeze and the other chemical products were too strong and made things sticky or worse.. then she got one of these cheap shark floor steam mops and uses only a little lemon juice and water to do a once over on the carpets after she vaccums every two weeks or as needed it seems to have worked, her dog always seems more fresh now.

Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 1:17 AM

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hmmmm

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I agree. The Febreeze I started using when I put the house on the market and the carpet cleaning seem to have made the situation worse. It hits you when you are halfway to the second floor. First floor has no carpet left.. thank god.

I guess all bulldogs aren't greasy. She is my first, so I thought it was "normal". She did stink to the heavens when she was a pup. I honestly couldn't have lived with that smell forever even though she looked absolutely great, acted fine, etc. It must be their skin.. even though Zoe's skin looks wonderful. You hear of all these skin issues, and she has never had any of them.

Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 4:51 AM

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I would love to sell this house though...

by Jennifer (Login momtozoe)

That is what is really bothering me. I did rip out all the carpets downstairs, and that seemed to take care of the issue. I am guessing that the odor doesn't go into laminate flooring. However, I hate to spend that kind of money doing the second floor if I am trying to sell. The next house will have the carpeting ripped out immediately.

Yes, there is nothing that takes care of it. People don't understand. They are sure that she must be peeing and I miss it (no. She would be smelling the carpet. Besides, it is a wet dog smell not a urine smell.) I think the professional carpet cleaning made it WORSE. sad.gif

Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 4:46 AM

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Could very well be the smell is in the carpet padding...

by (Login Ela1ne)
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or backing...if you've had carpet cleaned alot using a "wet" or steam method, and the under-fibers have not dried sufficiently, they will hold moisture and mold/rot/smell!!! You're right...next time don't use carpet...use tile or wood flooring with a few area rugs that can be lifted/aired-out. happy.gif

Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 9:15 AM

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Does Dozer have greasy skin?

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Can you feel the grease when you pet him? You would know.. trust me. I get little itty bitty grease balls in my hand when I pet her and then rub my fingers together.

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Dozer's not greasy just shiny.

by Jessi Ann (Login Krazegurl_ds)
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He has a really healthy coat, i don't notice the grease if there is any.

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my shar-pei had greasy feel to her coat and she has

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.thyroid problems.  Is on medication and is doing really well,

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Slow up the stairs

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If this dog is over 5yrs old, it should be on glucosamine

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supplement, either with MSM or condroitin (or both)which is an over-the-counter preparation available thru vet suppliers or at WalMart in the human medicine section. It won't ease the pain, which might require pain medication also, but it will help loosen/lubricate those aging joints.

If it is a young dog that is afraid to go up stairs, start with 2-3 steps at most, either using front door steps or find some place where there are only a couple...lay treats on each step and use lots of praise. Often times its easier to teach a dog to go down 2-3 steps (no more, to start with) than to teach upward...same idea...using treats hand-held and lots of praise, get the dog to do a couple, successfully, then you can add the next week, a couple more, again using treats and praise. For treats, suggested using small diced cube of cheddar cheese (if dog isn't allergic)...its very tasty, very different=interesting. happy.gif

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Untitled

by Heather (Login Nixonsmom)

worried about my 3 year old girl! She has been taking a long time to make it up the stairs. She is usually really active. She has been on medicine for a uti but mostly cleared up. Could she be getting arthritis already!!

Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 3:58 PM

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Its been our experience

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How many stairs are we talking about. a few,2-3, as into a den is ok. But a full staircase wreaks havoc on the hips, shoulders and elbows of the bulldog breed. If it were a full staircase, it very well could be arthritis onset. But, it could be the meds making her abit unsteady on her feet.

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Yeah we have a full set of stairs...

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to our upstairs apt and we have been extra careful with Dozer. Luckily the military is building new housing for us so next year we will get a ground floor duplex (yay!!) and it won't be so hard on Dozer's shoulders. He got OCD in his right shoulder and carrying him up and down a full flight of stairs at 65lbs is no easy feat. Avoid the stais if you can, our bullies aren't meant to climb,lol.

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Food

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So we are thinking of changing our bulldogs food and was wondering about grain free formula
they are currently both eating Royal Canine and doing well but was considering changing to help with keeping them healthy happy.gif

thank you

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Grain free food is great for them...

by Kathy, Ollie and Chester (Login KathyChapman)
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we recently had to take Chester off TOTW Pacific Stream and put him on a low cal food because he has a bad back and needs to lose a couple of pounds. I can already see the difference, he's shedding really bad, has a tear stain and a little patch on his ear missing hair, ugh. I can't wait to get him back on a good food.

Kathy, Ollie and Chester

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Re: Grain free food is great for them...

by (Login lomeli2356)
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we were thinking of trying Taste of the wild
but arent sure our dogs dont have any allergies but do have the tear stains and shed but not tooo bad
Not sure what to do ?
Help

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Grain free..

by Farleys mom (Login farleysmom)
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I used Taste of the Wild Pacific Salmon and Farley got head tremors from it. I now use Natural Balance Sweet Potato and fish. I don't know if was really the food, but once I switched he has not had anymore issues.

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There are so many choices...

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In good grain-free foods. I really liked Nature's Variety Instinct (no grains or potatoes), but Q was allergic to the protein sources (chicken, venison, rabbit, etc). I feed it to my rottie, though. She has lupus and does really well on this food.
Q eats TOTW. His tear stains completely cleared up.
Good luck!

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I started my bullies on TOTW 6 months ago and cannot

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believe the difference in there coats and no tear stains. (Nothing was helping with those) we also have less ear problems and good stools. I tried the different flavors and the salmon has helped them the most beside it's the flavor the prefer.

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Heart worm and fleas

by Miriam (Login omegabulldogs)
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Moving to Texas. Told I should put dogs on heart worm and flea prevention ahead of time. Never have had to worry about either. Which do you use for yours (those that use it.) also a vet recommendation--moving about 1 hr SE of Austin near Red Rock and Bastrop. Anyone familiar with the area and can recommend a vet. I am leaving one of the best.

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Posted on Nov 10, 2009, 10:30 PM

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No info re vet choice but here's my feelings on prevention.

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I have used Sentinel for many years, for 2 or 3 dogs at a time (when I had that many)and it IS expensive but I never had a problem with negative reactions and I purchased them online (vet would write a Rx and then it renewed as needed). Here in SoCal the flea prevention may not be needed yearround but it was easier to give one monthly pill all the time than to remember to order different and keep track. As I recall, when I first began using it there was 1-2mos where I may still have had some fleas (perhaps carried in by the cat?)and I had to use Advantage (before Advantage Plus was marketed) but it didn't take more than 1-2mos to get a rhythm going here...same with Rescue dogs.

Heartworm prevention is much more seriously needed in the Southeastern US, due in part to the climate, and large areas of bodies of water, whether standing or flowing, since mosquitos seem to need water and heat for their cycle (21-24 days as I recall). Treatment for HW is so harsh and expensive that prevention is always the likely choice.

Good luck with your move. Hope you get some good comments re Texas vets. happy.gif

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Ask this on the Forum I as Judy(Judy&kids) lives near Houston N/M

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Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 1:57 AM

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Meds info

by Renee (Login markbenjamin)

Miriam,
When we lived in New Hampshire it was imperative that the dogs be on heartworm. Any area that has humidity it is important that they be on heartworm meds. I have my dog on it now as we travel with him and Dr. Butchko told us once that anytime you travel North or Southeast of Bakersfield, the dogs should be on the meds. We use HEARTGUARD. It is a once a month chewable tablet, like a treat. You give it the same day each month. They must be tested for heartworm first before putting them on the tablets but that is what I use and have never had any problems. As for a vet recommendation, that I cannot help you with but this is the meds we use. As for fleas, I have only ever used Advantage, also recommended by Dr. Butchko. I have never used the one for fleas and ticks, but just the one for fleas and it has worked just fine. Again, it is a topical, once a month.
With regard to the Heartworm tabs, some people choose to only use it during the hot months and then they stop in the cold months, but we just kept our dogs on it year round, no problems.

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I moved to Weatherford (near Fort Worth)

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In September. I absolutely say get flea meds going before your move, it is still beautiful weather here and the fleas are out in force. I just found a bibbit (flea) on Sophia tonight so into the bath she goes and flea meds tomorrow from my vet. Ugh!!

Heartworm, yep, might as well do that too. Advantage now has a darn good heartworm/flea med that I will be getting tomorrow.

Enjoy! I wish I could tell you of a vet down that way, let me ask around a little. I have a friend whose hubby is a vet in Houston. She might know someone up farther near Bastrop.

Amy and Sophia

Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 5:24 PM

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our vet gave us revolution for fleas and heartworms

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it is a topical that you put only on the nape of their neck and somehow it is supposed to be absorbed into their bloodstream to prevent heartworms and fend off fleas/ticks at the same time...

however, i have not tried it yet because my dogs are still finishing up their advantage that i bought earlier. i was thinking about returning the revolution though because after i read the box, it is not meant to fend off mosquitos , which is dumb because the mosquitos bring the heartworms, right? also, since you only put at the nape of the neck , i am not sure if it would truly bring as much prevention as advantage (being placed on multiple parts of dog) and would it really "absorb" into their bloodstream as well as a chewable heartworm preventative?. I should've thought of this before my vet said i should get it!

Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 6:24 PM

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I used Revolution on Isabella and it didn't work well at all.

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I stick to Advantage. It has always worked really well for me and my guys. There is a new Advantage out that treats fleas and heartworm in one topical application monthly. I am going to pick some up today from my vet for Sophie.

Amy and Sophia

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Meds...

by Farleys mom (Login farleysmom)
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Both my fur kids use Sentinel. I tried Revolution but the topical made my Bulldog loose his hair so that was a no go. Also, before you order on line, ask your vet if they will price match. The FDA put out a "buyer beware" warning last year regarding buying online. You can not guarantee that the product you are buying from an online pharmacy is actually the product your getting. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048164.htm




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mom ate pup

by bill (Login damntired40)

our two year old zoe had pups sunday. we though she ws having a false pregnancy because she was not around a male and we did not A>I> her. We took her to vet last friday and low and behold, she had 2 pups and was due within 72 hrs said vet who was corect. things were fine till i left this morning to pick up some parts and when i got home a pup was missing. she ate it. Is this normal or what happened? is the other in danger also? oh, by the way the dad is a miniture weenie dog and I have no idea how it happened because during her time to concieve one or the other was always in pin. but it happened!!!!!!!!

help me to understand if i should be worried about other pup, it looks healthy, and should i keep them seperated until feeding only? thanks. bill

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Re: mom ate pup

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Bulldog moms should NEVER be left alone with puppies. Puppies need to be in a heated box when you aren't sitting with them. Bulldog moms are more apt to accidentally smother and crush puppies than to eat them but that does happen occasionally. Sorry this happened.

Posted on Nov 10, 2009, 8:49 PM

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Agree...dam should never be left alone with pup...any breed.

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The singlet needs to be protected from drafts and kept warm, but not "cooked" so most use a heating pad kept on "low" and laid partly on the base of the container, partly up one side, so that some heat radiates out but the pup has the option of wiggly off the pad if its too warm. You can use something as simple as a plastic laundry basket with towels or a blanket on the inside and up the sides, and a partial covering over the top (half, perhaps) to keep away drafts. Then put the pup to the dam to nurse every 2-3 hrs for about 15mins and you can just lay a blanket on the floor for this...but again, you MUST be right there for the entire nursing time. Put the dogs on the couch with you if you need to, to be watching them closely.

Obviously this young mother didn't know what to make of the youngsters when she ate the pup. Sometimes they know if the pup is not healthy and they will eat one to protect the others, but in this case I'm guessing that she just didn't know what was happening. Sad, but you shouldn't hold any blame to the mom either...canine natural responses are not always understood by man.

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Sorry to hear that..

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My mom's rottie ate a pup out of her litter years ago. We never left mom and pup's alone unsupervised after that. BTW sounds like a strange combo, that will be a cute lil pup,lol. You'll have to show pics eventually if you can. Good Luck!!

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sorry to hear this. I hope you plan to spay her n/m

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Same here...

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please spay her.
What a horrible accident... the accidental breeding and the death sad.gif

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yes keep them seperated

by (Premier Login rhianniam)
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Bulldogs done always know how to be moms- many years of unnatural breeding occurances bred into them.

I would keep the pup in a warm tub with a heating pad wrapped well in blanket or towel on half the side- other side blanket etc, no heat- area for pups to go when too hot.
Pup should nurses every 2-3 hours and you will have to sit right then when it does and plug it on if you want to prevent her from killing this one. Then after feeding pup pups rear end to moms face and see if she will stimulate bladder and bowels. If she acts hesitnat in any way then you will have to do this yourself until pups is able to on its own. i use cotton balls dipped in warm water to stimulate them to pee and poop. Good luck. Keep mom locked up if you need to leave for any length of time!

This is exactly why i am a fan or dogs being spayed and neutered when multiple dogs and both genders are in the home and your not a breeder. There is ALWAYS a WAY for them to breed. Dogs jump 6 foot fences to get to a bitch in season. Dogs will breed through a crate to get to a bitch in season.


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Dosage for Ivermectin

by (Login tamsen)
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What is the correct dose of ivermectin for my svelt 50 pound girl?? Thanks in advance, T & J

Posted on Nov 10, 2009, 4:06 PM

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check with a vet

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to make sure. my guy was 35lbs and got up to .6

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Thanks for the info

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i understand up to .6 for my 50 pounder as indicated by the vet.

Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 1:18 PM

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wow for both sizes that is extremely high!

by (Premier Login rhianniam)
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Not sure what percent solution the vets are using..

Most vets will prescribe Ivermectin at a tappered dosage to prevent toxicity and allergic reactions.
Normally started at .3 then increased up to .5 as the highest dose for a dog up to 60 pounds.

i would not start a dog at .6. You may see toxicity signs such as lethargy, diziness, temporary blindness, etc..not a good thing. if you see any of this stop med for 3-5 days until symptoms go away and then do as most do and work up to a level the dog is able to tolerate.


Again, this is for demodextic manage treatment. Not as a worming prevention dosage. that is very different.



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Thanks for the info

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i am having my vet do the dosage, i thought about it for awhile and felt more comfortable with her doing the injection. I don't want to mess anything up. Thanks for the info. J & T

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Itchy skin?

by Alyssa (Login Alyssa2576)

Hi everyone. I have a 9 month olde english bulldogge who has itchy skin. He only has problems on the side of his neck and on his neck under his chin. I wash him with a natural shampoo made of oatmeal and we feed him a raw diet of salmon. He has had this problem for the last couple of months. we took him to the vet and he doesnt have any parasites that would cause the itching. I am guessing that this might be an allergy? It hasnt gotten worse but he scratches every once in awhile and thats whats giving him the small bald spots that he has on his neck. They arent large spots and the skin doesnt look irritated but the bald spots are noticeable because his face is partially white. Would emu oil stop the itching? Thanks everyone!

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allergies

by Renee (Login markbenjamin)

I am sure you have probably read enough posts on this forum to where you know that bulldogs can be prone to allergies, especially if your dog is white.
I know this from experience in having an allergic dog and spending most of my time at an animal dermatologist.
I would stop the oatmeal shampoo and try bathing him in a medicated shampoo, like Chlorahexyderm. I would also try an allergy diet. I am not familiar with what you are feeding but I feed Natural Balance Fish and Potato. It is a limited ingredients diet, with no grains. I would also give Benedryl to help with the itching. If it continues then I would take the dog to the vets. He could need a short course of antibiotics, if it is a bacterial infection. Some dogs have environmental allergies, meaning they are allergic to grasses, trees, dust etc and certain times of the year are worse then others. That is what I dealt with when my dog had his allergies. So up until about the end of NOV. he would have breakouts. Then when the weather turned colder, he would improve, only to start up again at about the end of May and have issues until end of Nov. Every dog is different and some are not affected much. I hope this information helps you and I hope you can get some relief for your baby.

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Re: allergies

by Alyssa (Login Alyssa2576)

Thanks for your reply. his skin hasnt gotten any worse. It doesnt appear to get worse depending on the season and doesnt seem to be in any discomfort. We took him to the vet as soon as we noticed his little bald patches because we were concerned. The vet said it was likely allergies and not a reaction to bacteria or parasites. We actually tried the brand of food you mentioned, but our little guy got a really upset stomach from it and we didnt notice an improvement with his skin. the only thing that has helped is a creme rinse made by a company called aubrey (i think thats what its called) its all natural and you leave it on the skins for a few minutes and then wash it off. the spots have gotten smaller but he still scratches every once in a while which i guess is enough to create the hair loss. He isnt scratching excessively but obviously enough to cause some damage. We have tried a few different brands of food and we havent noticed any improvement. He is on raw food with consists of human grade raw salmon and some blended veggies. He only has half a white face so would he be more susceptabile to allergies?

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Re: allergies

by Renee (Login markbenjamin)

One of the things you said in your reply is that the vet said he has allergies....to what? And what is he giving you to help? The medicated shampoos are great and should help, and it may just take some time for those bare patches to grow in, but if he is itchy, he needs something or he will continue to scratch himself raw and you would be surprised how quickly they can inflict damage to them selves.
Dogs that are all white are usually more susceptible to allergies however no dog is immune. Bulldogs in general have a tendency to have skin issues, some more then others, so it just depends on your dog.
My dog that I currently have is a red and white and he had a small incident with bare patches on his back. We put him on 2 weeks worth of antibiotics and the medicated shampoos and he is doing great.

When you switched the food, if you do it too quickly it can upset their stomachs and it usually takes 2 or 3 weeks for the switch over. You mix the foods together. There are other "flavors" of Natural Balance foods, Duck and Potato, Venison and Potato etc. It sounds like the food you have him on his working though, and there are many other good foods out there that are grain free and good for allergic dogs. But if he is an allergic dog you will need something to help treat the allergies.
Benedryl should help with the itching.

Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 7:20 AM

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I know of a product that is Guaranteed to work or you get your money back,.

by (Login NikkiandJulie)
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It has worked wonders for me when every thing else I tried just cost me a fortune and did not work. I would be happy to give you more information and show you pictures of results if you are interested. Just email me privately.

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okay i will bite

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if you would like to email me......TY

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Replacement for Malaseb wipes....

by (Login carollynne)
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Just got this information from my bulldog vet. They seem to work as well as the Malaseb and the vet says this is the new up and coming treatment active ingredient for skin issues as recommended by her mentor at Iowa State Vet School in Ames. The name of the ingredient is phytosphingosine/salicyloyl. It is combined with chlorhexidine (3%) in a wiping pad similar to the plegettes that Malaseb had. The brand name is DOUXO from Sogevalus laboratories out of Cappell, TX originating in France. Maybe if you are having a hard time finding what's left of the Malaseb products out there you might like to try this.

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What happened to malaseb wipes?

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n/m


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Malaseb..

by Farleys mom (Login farleysmom)
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The FDA shut them down. I use the Duoxo and they are awesome!! They smell so much better and do not have the greasy feel that Malasebs did. Also the pads are thicker as well.

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Good dog food for kidney problems!

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Hey all! I hope someone can help me out! My baby girl Rosie has had kidney issues most of her life. For the past couple of years she has been on K/D (Science Diet) which i know a lot of people do not like but it has helped with keeping her kidney's elevated. But on the other hand she does itch a lot and lick her paws a lot! I know it is probably because of the food but I am just not sure what I can try switchign her to with her kidney issues??? any help would be great! Oh price isn't to much of an option beint that we are paying $75 for a 40lb bag of K/D now.

Posted on Nov 10, 2009, 5:37 AM

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royal canin

by (Login gusweppler)
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I had a pug that needed this type of food years ago
it is for the uniary tract..
not sure of the name of the food specific name
but the vet sells it and it is made by royal canin..
specialty dogfood

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Royal Canin Urinary S/O

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I think this is the name of the food you may be referring to. It's great stuff...worked great on my Chihuahua's struvites.

Posted on Nov 11, 2009, 8:33 PM

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yea that is the name of it

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I had a pug that had problems with her kidneys..
that dogfood did the trick for her and really did help her out

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Raw Skin on her tear fold

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What can I put on her skin fold were her tears run down from her eyes? She has one side that is raw.Can I use Malaseb wipes in that area? Are they safe for that area?

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What I do when Sophie gets a little red is....

by (Login AmyandSophia)
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I clean the area really well with a little warm, soapy water then dry it well and apply Desitin Diaper rash cream. Works like a charm:-)

Maleseb wipes would work well also. Make sure to gently dry the folds well though.

Amy and Sophia

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I do the same exact thing :) Dink likes it, I think it's soothing for him

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Anal Glands Expressed, still scooting

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Hello!

Gunther has been scooting around so much lately. I tried to express myself, but he still kept doing it. We took him to the vet tonight, and she did it, but he's still scooting!

Anything else I can do for him? She said that sometimes it's the tail pocket. He doesn't have a deep one, but I checked it and theres no guck or anything.

Any ideas on what may be causing the scooting?

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is his tailpocket red?

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Abby was doing this lately and her tailpocket at first inspection looked okay.... but turns out it was red on the inside and yeasty not really gunky but If I kinda squeezed around her tail I could tell it was very itchy. just a thought...

Good luck
Dawn

ps have you tried maybe some benedryl maybe one dose to see if it helps?

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Not exactly...

by (Login Ela1ne)
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but a couple suggestions: put him in the bathtub and give the entire rump area a good scrubbing (do you have one of those rubber-tipped scrubbers?) and of course, rinse well and then rinse again!

In case he has any dry skin or irritation from cleaning products left on the skin in the "tail pocket area" I suggest you only dust it with medicated powder after the bath and nothing else for a couple days. If, on the other hand, you do find irritation, then forget the powder and put some diaper ointment in there, rub around good so it gets down to skin-level. If you're buying some, consider Aveeno because its unscented...otherwise Desitin baby diaper ointment is fine.

Lastly, get out your flashlight and check his poops when they are "fresh" to be sure you don't see any tapeworm ends (looks like wiggly rice) altho its getting cooler the dog can still have some fleas.

Lastly, consider what kind of stools he has...soft, semi-soft or firm. Firm stools (not constipated) are best for keeping those glands expressed naturally, and getting a 'clean drop' when he does poop, so if they are not very firm consider adding 1-2T. of canned unsweetened pumpkin to his dinner to get some natural fiber in there. Cooked sweet potato (not yams) also has some good fiber, and there are a few other suggestions you may receive here too. happy.gif

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Thank you! I will try that! nm

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always dirty

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where to begin, Bella always has skin problems ans have tried all sorts of food she is currently on royal canin bulldog. The other problem is she is always dirty looking her face is white and looking at all the other bulldogs their faces look a lot cleaner. What to do. oh and her ears are always infected with the dark red yucky stuff which I have ear stuff for her. Any way she is licking all of the time and now her paws are reddish in color. any suggestions? my dad has two bulldogs and he feeds them beneful and has no problems and they are always clean looking

Help

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In my opinion Royal Canin...

by Kathy, Ollie and Chester (Login KathyChapman)
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is a terrible food. To clear up her skin problems she should be on a grain free food with 20 to 25% protein. We have our guys on Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream which is salmon and sweet potato. Natural Balance and several other premium food makers also have grain free food. No wheat, corn, etc. I think if you switch her it will make a big difference in about 6 weeks. My guys have thick, shiny coats and no tear stains.

Kathy, Ollie and Chester

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There are also dog foods...

by Lorraine (Login kar_isma1)
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made with limited number of ingredients to try to see what your dog is allergic too as the type of problems you are describing is most likely related to not doing well on something in the foods you have tried. Each dog is different. I prefer grain free Salmon based for mine as it seems to work but I have a dog that chicken grain free works better for. You could also go to making your own food and slowly adding ingredients until you see if one of them 'triggers' some of those problems: ears being infected and gunky, tear staining more than most (though the tear staining could also have to do with an underlying problem with eyelashes and rolled in eye lid: entropion)
Good luck....it is all figured out by going to vet re: eyes and experimenting w/ different types of protein and limited variety of other things in food.


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California Natural

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is a really good food for allergies.
it only has lamb, rice and sunflower oil
it does wanders for allergies
comes in big bags and competively priced as well. also comes in canned form
I know that some of the rescue groups use it for some breeds because of this..

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i had the same issue

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My white bully was having the same issue. I tried to giv eher royal canin bully food, it made her poo too soft... then she was on royal canin diet food for a while and also had chronic ear infections.. and i didnt even think about it being the food.

now that she has lost all the weight she needed to, i tried to swith her to New Balance duck and potatoe.. and all of the sudden her tear stains became alot more red and her paws and legs started having this reddish hue... she licked and scratched more then usual too.

so i switched her to natures variety instinct chicken, with no grain, just tapioca- which i thought was strange but i thought since it wasnt grain or potatoes then it would be safe.. her redness was leaving but her poo was too soft, maybe not enough fiber in the tapioca? ... so i switched her to natures variety prairie, salmon and brown rice.. and now i am very happy to say that she is looking much better and her poo is firm enough so I don't have to wipe up after!

for all the yeasty redness, i got a great shampoo called eqyss microtek which smells great and really helped after a couple of washes.

I am still in the process of switching over completely, but so far so good. ears look cleaner and redness is slowly going away.

thank you to all the great people on this site that guided me and made my bully better! I'll put pictures up as soon as i figure it out. happy.gif

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p.s. also...

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also i forgot to mention that i thought that her redness from the new balance duck and potatoe maybe came from the potatoe since she has had duck in her food before...i have heard that white potatoes could cause allergy symptons just as much as wheat, corn, or soy.... but then again maybe it was just too much duck , or protein, all together? i give them some wet food with the kibble everytime.. so maybe all the combined protein was too much for her and turned her red?

this is just one of my many theories, but i am no expert. happy.gif

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The skin stuff is so frustrating!

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I am a new bulldog owner and am just learning but oh my gosh it is frustrating. In doing lots of research it seems that finding out if your dog has yeast (it sounds like she does) is important, then you can find her a food that is non yeasty. I believe that potatos are yeasty, as are most carbohydrates=sugar. I don't know, I am working on it myself. I am feeding Bobo TOTW bison, I could switch him to the salmon, and I will if I have to, but I HATE the smell of it! I love salmon too! Good luck. I love the skin/allergy threads, I learn something new every time. I think I am going to switch Bobo to Wellness allergy.

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Re: always dirty

by Renee (Login markbenjamin)

I feed my dog Natural Balance Fish and Potato. It is limited ingredients food and grain free.
I would definitely switch to a different food, but do it gradually or you could cause the dog to have loose stools.

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 6:38 PM

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Mike...you seem to have solved the problem yourself.

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Its the food that isn't good for her. It may be a good product but isn't working well for your dog...change! Remember that it takes 3-4 weeks of a new food to give it a fair and full evaluation regarding things like tear staining. Obviously if dog vomits of breaks out in hives, change product immediately but what you are experiencing is not a new reaction to be reported here.

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I agree, time for a feed change.

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My girl has teh same issues on the wrong food. I switched her to Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Fish and she has done awesome on it. No more itchies and red paw, no more dirty face.

Best of luck!

Amy and Sophia

Posted on Nov 10, 2009, 5:22 AM

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Finding the food that works for you is key

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From day 1, Mabel was hard to find a food that would work well with her and the allergies that she has (food and seasonal). As you can see from the responses, different foods have worked for different bullies. Mabel has tried Royal Canin, Natural balance and Taste of the Wild but none of the three addressed all of her issues.

Finally, I found Mabels food...Fromms grain free Surf & Turf. No clue what makes this any different from the rest, but this food has been amazing for Mabel (Sid has no skin issues and he loves it too). I also only have good things to say about Malacetic Ultra Otic for her yeasty ear/wrinkle outbreaks (seasonal). Clears them up in no time.

Definitely trial and error, but you have some good recommendations from the posters, so try and see what will work for your bully. I do believe grain free is the way to go for bullies with allergy issues, imho.

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I've used Royal Canin...

by Donny (Login dqnguyen)

and experienced yeasty ears. I'm using Natural Balance now. We alternate from fish, venison, duck, lamb, and chicken. We been using it for over a year now and it seems to work just fine.

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Just curious?

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how the food can cause yeasty ears? We have been using Royal Canin puppy, and our girl just got her first yeasty ear infection. Never thought it could be food related.....

Cathy

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RE: always dirty

by connie from Florida (Login connierod)

Have you considered taking her to a really good bulldog vet? It may have nothing to do with food. It sounds like skin issues and she is probably miserable. She may have allergies & need predisone (short dose) and/or an antibiotic. This is just my opinion but I don't think it is a good idea at all to keep changing food & hope it goes away.

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Question for you...

by Kathe & Jake (Login KatheTravis)
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ok so last night I noticed that Jake would not jump on the couch (which he normally does) he would just look at you. He is not limping or anything like that. He would not jump on the bed either. He is a VERY active dog and yesterday he was just out of it. Today Travis said that he growled and barked at him when he tried to help him on the couch. I am thinking that his hind leg(s) are hurting him but he is showing no sign other than the not jumping and the growling/barking. I am thinking that he has a pulled muscle...does this seem about right? I did a search and saw that no x-rays will show a pulled/strained muscle so I am thinking to just crate him for a few days and see if he improves.

Is there anything else that I need to know?

Thanks for any help. This is so not like my bubba and I am worried about him (probably over analyzing everything)

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Resting him is a good idea...

by Kathy, Ollie and Chester (Login KathyChapman)
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if he's not better in a few days, I'd take him in. Maybe his back is hurting or hips? We don't let Chester up on beds or furniture because of his bad back.

Kathy, Ollie and Chester

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? about care of pups after c-section

by Kristen (Login bosshershey)
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Wondering if anyone else's female experienced not wanting to care for pups after birth? Hershey was allowing nursing (me having to force it a lot), but she wasn't licking them, cleaning/potty them. She finally began this this past Saturday morning, a week and 2 days after pups came.

Curious to see what others have done to counter this?

Thanks!

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I am certainly no expert ....

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and until the other breeders post with more advice ..... I will tell you that this is common in bulldogs. I havent bred my first litter yet but have done alot of reasearch on raising this breed by talking with other bulldog breeders and reading everything I can and this what I have learned .You have to keep the pups in a homemade incubator ( look that up on here and I am sure there are posts on how to do that ) and YOU must become mommy to the pups. That means putting them on mom to nurse every 2-3 hrs around the clock and pottying them with a moist cotton ball to their privates . Keep allowing mom to try to clean them but some bullie moms never do and others take awhile . Make sure you weigh your pups every single day on a digital kitchen scale to make sure they are gaining . The breeders here can give you guidelines on how much they should be gaining every day , but thats the only way you will know if they are getting enough . I would NOT leave the pups alone with mom . This breed is much different than other breeds . Most importantly if you can is go to your breeder or another bulldog breeder you trust and ask questions and learn from them . Good luck .

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New Moms

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First of all, Roxanne, for not having raised a litter of pups you have given good advice. Yes, most moms--especially first time Moms--need help in doing the "instinctual" mothering. Repeaters usually remember and get into the act sooner and easier. Partially this is due to the c-section--go to sleep--wake up to squeeky blobs--not a clue. During labor oxytocin is released. This is also known as the love hormone or maternal hormone. It plays a large part in Moms developing that instant feeling of love and possession toward their newborn. Less is released with a c-section. Usually by day 3 when milk comes in Moms start to feel maternal. To assist them in performing one of their "mothering" duties--cleaning of the butt which any self respecting non-mother Bulldog would say "yuck"--I found that applying a blob of Nutrical directly on baby butt helps get Mom started. Nutrical is sticky enough that it requires some dedicated licking to remove but tastes better (I would imagine) then puppy poop. Once they start licking puppy usually poops and pees and Mom gets the idea. I also keep a firm hold of Mommy's jowl so she can't easily turn away in disgust. Just one little trick

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Thanks...i think we did pretty good

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I kept her nursing whenever they needed it and I played mommy in the potty department. She took over on Saturday morning. I was trying to see if anyone else experienced it...i mean i read about it (did my homework before breeding her) but i wasn't expecting it..like "it's not going to happen with her," yeah right.

They have gained weight and have gotten so big in the almost 2 weeks they have been here.

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takes them time, i put Karo or nutracal on the butt

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so momma will lick them. this has worked great, some mom's never do and its your job.

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I've used a number of things

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to attract mom to lick the pups: butter, spray cheese or soft cheese and the best: braunschwieger... a sort of soft liverwurst that comes in a roll and is found in pre packaged section of deli meats. It stinks...it is great though as the dogs love it....It can also hide the taste and smell of any pills....I even have mixed Ivermectin in with it and the dog licked it to the end of the tablespoonful....odd but true.

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Tail Pocket

by Donny (Login dqnguyen)

I cleaned Chunky's tail pocket this weekend for the first time. He started licking air and got all excited like he was enjoying it. Was the most hilarious thing to watch. After I was done, he started following me like he wanted me to clean some more. Anyone else's bullie enjoys a tailpocket cleaning?

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haha! That's great!

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All the easier for you and him. I'm lucky mine doesn't have a tail pocket to clean (it's sorta straight). =)

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All mine LOVE getting butts cleaned..they

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sit at the bathroom door every night after their last run outside. They won't go to bed until its done. Joie has a pocket and she loves it too!!! Wierd I know-she will knock on the bathroom door if I close it all the way...

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High

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Buddy has a tail pocket, but it sets above his anus. I wipe him after each trip out, which is a little harder as we doubled the size of his fenced yard [still small] and his doggie door, as he comes and goes as he pleases. If it needs wiped, he let me know.

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Mine do...all we have to say is let's clean your butts

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They turn around and let mama go to town.

Posted on Nov 10, 2009, 5:10 AM

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Yep! I get out the baby wipes and Sophie

by (Login AmyandSophia)
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Assumes the cleaning position!

Actually, I have stopped using wipes and stuff. I put Sophia in teh sink once a week and use the sprayer to really clean her pocket out. I use antibacterial soap to really get her clean, then spray and spry until no hair or other gunk comes out. I dry her pocket really well and she is good to go for another week!

Amy and Sophia

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cleanings...

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Farley LOVES to have his tail pocket cleaned!! I bring out the wipes and he starts dancing around the kitchen.

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Vickie/Mocha

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Have you gotten an answer from the vet about the ankle bumps yet? You've both been in my thoughts. =)

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yes, thought about that all night

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very strange. i hope she has some answers soon and shares with us.


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Nationals health clinic

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Link to information on the clinic and links to the forms can be found here;

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behavourist for Bella....JUST a cute info thread...

by (Login gusweppler)
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well was not planned this way.....but in the springtime of this year the vet suggested that Bella should see a behaviourist...not because of her bad issues but to see what in the world this bully is thinking..lol

she is pug obsessed.
she cleans them
even tried to let them try to nurse about a year ago

NOW shs ie even more protective..

she knows were the pugs are at...24/7 everyday
she plays with them all the time
she keeps an eye on them all the time
she breaks up the squabbles with them too

the ONLY thing the pugs are not allowed to do is EAT HER FOOD>>LOL and that is about it

she baths them
goes outside with them and back in with them

the problem came up when she started to destroy things that she thought were weapons.. flyswatters, newpapers and things like that. never touched a dog here ...so this made no sense..

BELLA lost about 5 pounds since she has taken on FOSTER MOM role..too

the behaviourist said that she feels it is a result of a rescue pug in the house. that is true that she did not care about the other pugs until Max the rescue came. then she was like she had 3 pups last night and that was it. NOTHING To really worry about since she is not upset with ME. the behaviourist would have been worried if she was biting me not a flyswatter or paper.
just protective really over the pugs. foster MOM is what the final paper said in the email the other day and from talking to the lady on the phone.....that is what she feels all it is. something with the rescue. maybe a sixth sense..lol who knows


she even dragged the little pug out by the scruff of the neck during a bath the other day. it yipped a bit..nothing seriously..just the house drama queen..and Bella grabbed her and out she went soap and all..

My vet is fascinated since Bella never had any puppies and is spayed.

so how are bullies as MOM's???

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Thanks Pat, for sharing this story

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I'd have loved to see her dragging out that soapy youngster! LOL

Bella sounds like a wonderful example of a dog passing forward the love and security she's learned from YOU. happy.gif

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your welcome elaine...she........

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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Bella is that obsessed though you can not take her away for any length of time from the pugs. MY son tried to take Bella on vacation for a few days and he had to come home early. she did not eat or anything..just paced.

it is odd to watch how she just keeps tabs on them all here..

The day that Max got here at 6 months old, she was right in that poor rescue pugs face..and from that day forward ..her and Max are the best friends. they play wrestle and run around like you would not believe.

also the PUGS can not have her teaser ball..lol. Bella is very protective over that ball. that pugs chase her outside though..and that has helped the puggies weight a bit too..

she is a hoot to watch around the pugs though. if they all get running..YOU had better stay out of the way.

I put an end to the nursing idea fast..lol in the beginning.

AT LEAST now I can take the pugs out for a walk..without her having to come..lol. at one time she did not even want that..





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So cute....

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Bella sounds like a great mom! Have the puggies found a "forever home" with you? Sounds like they are really lucky little guys!

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hahhaha..Yea I guess soo...

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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I had not planned on keeping Max. I thought about taking him in..had done so rescue work with another breed..so thought I might be able to help out Max. well the rest is history. he is a great addition to the family here. he went from coovering to a happy go lucky pug all the time now. took a year and half to get him to this spot mind you
if not for Bella.my life would have been terrible with max. she is great for him.

Max is planning on going on the therapy program. he is totally awesome to be around and he has done some private therapy with a friend in a wheelchair and so on......so guess he stays..



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LOL..I guess all 3 of the puggies can stay here..

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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I do not think taking away the puggies would be good for the bully. Bella would be pretty upset..lol
so.............they stay..lol.
pretty busy though with 3 pugs under 2 and then
Gus 2 and Bella 3.
my house is busy busy..

Bella is an awesome MOM. she takes better care of them then me sometimes..lol. only kidding..but she is great with the pugs. she spends alot of her day taking care of them. good for her too..keeps her fit

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ear cleaner solution

by Colleen (Login CMVH)
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Can someone help me with an ear cleaning solution posted here a few months ago with olive oil, tea tree oil and vit E. I made it back then and it works great but I need to make more and can't find the recipe. Thanks, Colleen

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 4:11 PM

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Re: ear cleaner solution

by (Login CarrienCharmin)
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Colleen, I use the vinegar, peroxide and water stuff but I did do a search for the ingredients you were talking about and found this......

All-Natural Ear Wash for Dogs
Mix the following ingredients and use generously to flush your dogs ears. Fill the ear canal and massage gently for 30 seconds and then let the dog shake his head to release the loosened dirt and debris. Wipe ear flap gently with a clean towel.

1 Cup Organic Aloe Juice

1 Cup Witch Hazel

3 Tablespoons Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

2 drops Lavender Essential Oil

10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

Don't know if this helps but was just looking for ya happy.gif

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Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 5:50 PM

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Re: ear cleaner solution

by Colleen (Login CMVH)
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Thanks a million Carrie. I'll try this!!! Colleen

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 3:18 AM

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elbow dysplasia

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has anyone ever had a bulldog diagnosed with this?
Email me;
celticdogges@atlinkwifi.com

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 1:35 PM

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Stomach problem

by Balu (Login Bubbalu)
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Ok I know this is kind of gross but I need some advice. My 1 1/2 year old bulldog has had really gross diarrhea for the past 2 weeks. I have tried feeding him boiled hamburg and rice and it gets better but as soon as I start giving him his regular food it starts again. I don't know what to do.

~Balu, Shadow, and Ashley

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Have you had stool samples checked?

by (Login rottigirl)
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You may even have to do serial specimans (ask your vet) to rule out parasites. I'd start there. Talk to your vet, too. At this point, there may be a degree of irritable bowel from the diarrhea, and you may need to take it really slowly in getting him back on a kibble (preferably a super easy to digest one) after the diarrhea has resolved.
Probiotics may also help, but get the medical issues ruled out, first.

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Agree...need to rule out any parasites first.

by (Login Ela1ne)
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Have his stool checked by your vet, have the dog examined too, to be sure he's not becoming dehydrated from long-term diarrhea, and ask about IBD.

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 5:37 PM

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Thanks

by Ashley (Login Bubbalu)
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Thanks! I dropped off a sample this morning

~Balu, Shadow, and Ashley

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Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 8:28 AM

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front legs

by (Login hezzbullies)
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I have hardwood floors and am conserned that that may contribute to front legs/feet that are not as straight as I would like. My boy had very straight front legs in the begining but as time went on, I am unhappy with the turn of his legs.

When we got his sister, I bought rugs for her to be on and I am very happy with her legs/feet.


Does anyone think that the surface that a dog is on effects the development of their feet or legs?

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 5:22 AM

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yes

by (Login hugobull)
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especially when they are young. Get them on variable surfaces (grass, gravel, concrete) soon and often to make them tighter
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Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 1:33 PM

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What can it lead to?

by (Login jeagley)
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What can hardwood etc. lead to?

I'm curious only because I have hardwood and never considered it a bad thing..

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 11:31 AM

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Need advice for EARLY morning barking in 8 year old

by (Login cleoku)
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For the last couple of weeks Spanky has been barking to get up earlier every day. Before the time change, he usually barked at 6:30am. When the time changed, he barked at 5:30 for a couple of days and then he started barking a little earlier every day. This morning it was 4:00. This is dispite the fact that I did not let him nap in the afternoon or evening. We played a lot of ball and he got brushed and petted a lot! I even gave him one Benadryl last night thinking that would help.

We go to bed at about 11:00 and 4:00am is just too early for us! We are retired and would love to be able to sleep until at least 6:30 like he did for the first 3 months after his adoption. When he barks, we take him out on a leash and he usually pees, but never seems in a big hurry to get out. I don't let him have breakfast until 7:30. I am not sure if this is a behavior thing and we need to just tell him, "NO!", or if senior male bullies just need to go out every 5 hours. He has been to the vet and does not have a UTI. I'm hoping this early morning stuff will not continue as I am not able to go back to sleep after being awakened.

Before we adopted Spanky, he lived with a family where he stayed in his crate for 10 hours at a time in an empty house while they were at work, and 10 hours at night. They told us that he never had peed in his crate. Now that he is with us, he has the run of the house all day and gets lots of love. He still sleeps in his crate at night, like he has for his whole life. When he knows it is bedtime, he runs to his crate for his bedtime snack. One reason I would like for him to sleep there is that he occasionally has the morning phlegm throw up. I would sure rather not have that on the wool rug in the living room.

Sorry this is so long, but you can tell how frustrated and tired I am. This evening he wanted to get in his crate to go to sleep after dinner at 6:15. I wouldn't let him get in the crate. Should we quit using his crate at night? I need advice. Thanks so much.





Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 5:03 PM

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for ONE TIME..I have the answer..maybe...

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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I can guarantee you that this is a result of his hearing or loss of...
dogs that have hearing issues and this came from my own vet here is that they will JUST bark in the middle of night for NO reason at all.
I was told..do not get up with Gus when he does it..and he does do this ALL the time.. let him bark and he will go back to sleep and he does always.
I was told..no sense in wasting my breath in saying NO..lol would do not good.
although I turn on the light and do the hand sign for no and he stops..lol.
also.........you could try to move him out of your room maybe to another room
tried that with Gus but that did not stop the barking.

I can not tell you the number of times that this has happened here... I just kinda learned to live with it..

what happens is that deaf dogs feel vibrations...and in the middle of the night things move that startle them and they bark. it can be as simple as someone moving in the bed, ruffling up the covers or ...even walking on the floor..

I am sure that this is your issue..

I could be wrong though ..other people might have suggestions on this too..



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Thanks Pat!

by cleoku (Login cleoku)
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I appreciate your quick response and your ideas. I am pretty sure Spanky is not totally deaf, because he runs to his food bowl as soon as his crunchies hit the heavy ceramic dish, even when he is in the other room. He might have some loss at some frequencies, making him sensitive to movement. That is an interesting idea. His crate is not in our bedroom. He actually has his own room (used to be my hobby room, but HE is now my all-consuming hobby!) We can't really let him bark at will because of a grumpy neighbor who has told me that he doesn't like dogs.

If Spanky just didn't have that adorable face... Sounds like you also have a challenge on your hands with that sweet boy of yours. It always feels so good to have someone to talk to who understands both the frustration and love! Hope we both get some sleep tonight!

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 6:13 PM

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here are more thoughts..lol on this......................

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first of all ...maybe ditch the crate. I gave this some thought last night and Max my rescue PUG ..was 6 months when I got him.....he had been beaten every day ...and he would just LIVE In that crate if he had a chance. I remember him crying in the crate at all times of the day and night in the beginning. so I DITCHED the crate and thought hey you are going to settle in here and be part of the family.. I used old blankets for him at night in another room to sleep. he had 2 pugs buddies in there and it worked out better. he was a super light sleeper...so the company of the other dogs worked wanders.
he still gets up at 6am though..lol. Max totally dislikes his crate now though..the only issue with ditching it.

as far as Gus is concerned. he was more of a handful when I did not understand him and his issues. I used to think he was untrainable or just a stubborn bully. wow was I wrong. he is much better now..a few hand signs and he is like a new dog. he was always fun to be around though..very extroverted and deaf.......in a house in turbo mode...is always interesting .. NO is not word that he ever understood. he is getting it now finally.

I guess you could try some reverse phycology on spanky too. you could try to put a night light in the room that he is in. he might just get lonely and need some reinsurance..in the morning. or a piece of your old clothes in his kennel works good too.

as far as the food dish is concerned with deaf dogs..yea says Gus..he knows it..lol. he comes running but he might just see the other dogs getting fed..so he joins the group.

I would go to the vet and see if Spanky does have some deafness first. I would ditch the crate for now..and see how that goes. or I would put the crate in your room..with being a rescue dog..he might just get lonely. I think that is the number one issue that you have there. PUPPIES do the same thing right.

how is he with your other bullies??



Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 5:39 AM

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Considering your comments

by cleoku (Login cleoku)
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Thanks for your thoughts Pat! We will certainly ask our vet about the possibility of deafness. Spanky is our only dog and we are obviously not very experienced owners. We know now that senior bulldogs are not beginner dogs. I think when we adopted him we used our hearts, rather than our brains. That being said, we are totally devoted to him and want to do the best we can for him.

What do you think about the possibility that his internal clock is just off??? Since the time change and the evening getting darker earlier, he wants his dinner 2 hours earlier than usual and wanted to go to bed 2 hours earlier too. I think we need to figure out how to reset his clock. Any ideas on that?

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well....................

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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first of all.......maybe try to stretch out the feeding more and more until you get him at the time you want..a bit at a time.

seriously inner clocks ..lol are not one of my specialities. I have this issue with the pugs. they do it too..........UP early. they take a long nap before they retire or up late..running around no change. they are creatures of habit. seriously. I feed them at the same time as well. first thing in the am. and then about 5 at night time..

I think if you can get your bully on a set schedule..
maybe splitting up his meal a bit more... more times is actually better for a bully...anyhow.

the other thing is he is your ONLY bully..try moving his crate to your room at night. I bet he will just sleep in not a problem at all..in the am and not get up. I put Gus in my room..he sleeps on a dog pillow and does not like the big bed at all. finally uses the dog pillow took a bit to get him to that too. you can just throw down some old blankets on your floor and try that too.

if your bully is used to his crate...I say ditch it. change his routine a bit...and see what happens.

try to keep a bully UP..is another story too. MINE sleep a long time before heading to bed and still sleep during the night. remember too much activity at night before Bed..can disrupt the sleeping patterns too in dogs..they need some quiet down time first...... so I just let them take it easy for a bit before bed..with no playing and such.

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 8:06 AM

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Good points

by cleoku (Login cleoku)
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Thanks again! You have made some excellent suggestions for us to consider.

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 5:41 PM

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your welcome..

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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good luck with your bully there..
try to put the bully in your room tonight and see how that goes..
I bet it might just work out fine..

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 6:08 PM

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so how did it go last night??

by (Login gusweppler)
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I am curious to see how it went last night with your bully??

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 7:00 AM

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A little better

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Well for the last 3 days we have seen a little improvement. He has been improving 15 minutes per morning. This morning he barked at 4:45. Still really too early, but better than 4:00. We are trying to be patient and keeping our fingers crossed that the improvement continues.

We have started feeding him a little later hoping a full tummy would help him sleep. Don't know if that will help or not. Tonight he will have his dinner at 6:30. We always split his dinner to two helpings with about five minutes between servings. We usually wet his dry food, but last night I gave him the last helping dry, so it might digest more slowly. We serve his breakfast at 7:30am in the same way.

We discussed the crate situation at length and decided to keep it for now. I am a very light sleeper. Spanky is so noisy with his snoring and breathing that there is no way I could sleep in the same room with him.

Thanks for your support!

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 4:34 PM

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well at least it is better

by (Login gusweppler)
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YES they can be quite noisy when they sleep.
try it with 2 bullies in the same room..lol
and then a pug too sometimes..
I sleep through it and do not even notice anymore...
but like you said some are light sleepers..

could also try to hand feed him his last meal..
that would delay the digestion even longer..

I often hand feed my dogs for the bonding experience..
they all love to be hand fed.

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 5:43 PM

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Hand-feeding

by cleoku (Login cleoku)
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We give him one handful of kibble right before bedtime to keep him from throwing up from an empty stomach. He enjoys it and so do we! He really is such a sweet boy!

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 5:54 PM

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I have hand fed sometimes a whole meal...

by (Login gusweppler)
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my dogs all totally love it
everyone of them...
I first thought they were being spoiled but on the other side.......great bonding.
I LOVE IT TOO and so do they.

esepcially with a new dog in the house..great for bonding
you could try to hand feed her some of his other meals too...a handful here and there sorta thing..
the whole meal can be a chore..lol. but a few handfuls during the day is great.

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, 6:07 PM

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been thinking of you..how are things?

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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I hope you see this
just wanted to see if things were changing..??
Gus got me up last night to bark at 4am. lol. so not much is new here.. he still has those nights.
I know that Gus will not change though..just part of accepting him for who he is..I guess
good thing I can just go back to sleep..

Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 6:41 PM

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I'm getting used to it.....

by cleoku (Login cleoku)
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Hi Pat,

Well, Spanky is still getting me up early, but I guess I'm getting used to it. Two nights ago he started barking at 12:30. I was really upset and for the first time I went into his room in the dark and in a stern tone said, "No, No, No, Spanky, no bark! Go to sleep!" I went back to bed and didn't hear another peep out of him until he barked at 4:45, and then I took him out to pee.

This morning when he barked at 4:50 I decided to try the "No, no approach" again. It worked again. He was quiet until 6:00! Then he barked and I took him out to pee. The thing is that there is not enough time between 4:45 and 6:00 to really go back to sleep, so I have decided that I might as well take him out at 4:45 and get it over with.

I am very quiet and business-like at 4:45. I don't talk to him, or pet him. When we come back in I put the dimmer light on in the living room and after he explores the kitchen, he lays down quietly on his living room dog bed and snores until time for his breakfast at 7:30. I either lie on the couch or on the bed in the front bedroom.

My husband and I have now set up an every other morning schedule with Spanky. Hooray, tomorrow is his morning! Spanky is training both of us! Who says bulldogs aren't smart??? If he just wasn't so darn adorable.....

Gus is a fortunate guy to have such an understanding owner. Hope he had fun with the trip to the vet. You have done so much to research and accommodate for his hearing loss. Take care.



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well that is a bit better..

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when Gus barks in the middle of the night, I just turn on the light and point at him and he is usually fine and then resettles down. does not seem to matter if he is on the bed or on the floor..he still barks in the middle of the night sometimes. I seriously think Gus gets lonely.lol. maybe..

thanks for the compliments on Gus. he does not go to the vet until Next week. that ought to tell us lots that is happening with him. he is a great bully. much better now that I know what is going on though. so much easier to understand him

hope things continue to get better with Spanky

Gus is not food driven so me never gets early to be fed and such. alot of times I am up before he even thinks about it. I have to step over that dogbed..

I hope that the vet does have some answers though
someone had a good post on one of my threads and asked me if Gus could hear himself bark and that is another question for the vet. good one to know.

Posted on Nov 14, 2009, 9:16 AM

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6:15am hooray, hooray, hooray!

by cleoku (Login cleoku)
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I couldn't believe it! Spanky barked at 6:15 this morning! We are about back to normal now. I don't know why. Maybe it just took him this long to get used to the time change, or maybe that "No, no bark" talk I had with him helped. I am a happy girl!


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wow..can you believe it...cool

by (Login gusweppler)
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this is totally awesome
big change eh
that is ok..good time of the day to get up....lol
I am a morning person..if the dogs were not up on their own..which that are by 6am or a little later..I get up anyhow.
NOTHING like a bully and a coffee first thing in the morning..

MY bullies get up early..because the pugs are like the clock. 6am right on the mark ..each and every day. today I think they were a bit later..but 6:30 would be pushing it.. the pugs get up and then the bullies get up. Gus gets up if he sees me get up... Bella gets up as soon as the puggies. she goes out with always..

well I hope that Spanky...
is over the hump...
might even have been just the time change..
no barking..is a good idea..that might have helped too
but MORE THEN LIKELY it is cause you did NOT go and get him OUT at that time of the night...
they learn by that type of thing.







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Spanky..is wearing off at my house.8am today for the dogs..lol

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this is the first time in 2 years that my pugs have slept in until 8am
I was up a bit later last night watching some tv with them and they played hard..
never had them sleep this late ..lol
I bet it will not happen two days in a row..hahhaha
but it was neat to get at least a bit more sleep

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Only in Nevada....

by Josie & Tamsen (Login tamsen)
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we have our first case of swine flu in a cat. the family had it (flu) and the cat showed up with the same symptoms. took the cat to the vet and ran tests, and bada bing, the cat has swine flu. treated and released to go home. hmmmmmm........appears the virus doesn't have all the boundries the CDC would like us to believe. just an FYI.

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 9:50 AM

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canine influenza vaccine

by pam (Login tonarella)
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received a email from our vet telling us we need to get a canine influenza vaccine it is done with 2 boosters wondering if any else has hear of this our vet has posted starting in jan no groomers or anyone will see your dog until vaccined

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Interesting...

by (Login Ela1ne)
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This is the first I've heard of in terms of "mandatory" vaccination but I expect we'll be hearing more...particularly from daycare centers and groomers, where dogs congregate.

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Re: Interesting...

by pam (Login tonarella)
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according to what i heard we live in maryland and the vet tech said if has hit the surronding areas but now us yet thats what they are trying to establish the requirement for the vaccinne

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I asked my Vet about the vaccine

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And he does not recommend it since it will not prevent the dog from getting the flu.

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Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 10:42 AM

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My vet recommends it...

by (Login rottigirl)
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But this is the first I've heard about mandatory - and I work in a boarding/training facility.
I'm kinda anti-vaccine in general, and would feel more comfy with a "highly recommended" vs a mandatory requirement.

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Spots on Fur???....

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I have noticed when I look at my 4 yr old bullie from the top, I see white spots, I guess spots of hair loss? I am not sure. He has been eating TOTW for almost a year and has done great. I also give him 2 fish oil capsules a day and 2 generic brand joint supplement a day. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance

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Could be a small fungal infection.

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I think I'd have the vet scrape one and examine...nothing too serious or emergency. I'm not personally experienced with TOTW foods to know if this type response could be related to diet.

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 9:24 AM

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My dogs kept getting staph while on TOTW

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I feed Natural Balance now.

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Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 10:50 AM

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? for you Jacinda....

by Alicia, Jay, Deuce and Oliver (Login Sturges)
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You said they kept getting staph while on TOTW, did it completely go away with NB? Ours always have staph and we feed NB, it never occurred to me that it could be from food? It is bacterial right, how can it be from food? Maybe I should look into switching to something else. I have been bathing once a week with chlorihexiderm and it just never completely goes away.

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 6:21 PM

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Some answers

by (Login bullygrl)
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Staph can be caused from lots of things like allergies, stress, thyroid problems, etc. The staph has not completely gone away yet and I'm not sure if I didn't completely get rid of it the first time or if the NB is not agreeing with them either. I guess time will tell. The food issues are driving me crazy, lol.

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One of my bitches kept getting yeast while on TOTW I now feed her NB Duck&Potato NM

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nm

Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 2:47 AM

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ONE DUMB question..where is the tail pocket..???

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I keep hearing the tail pocket mentioned on lots of threads
for the life of me I am not sure where that it is
is that the spot just under the tail.like the underside of the tail..
hard to explain..

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 8:19 AM

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briefly, yes.

by (Login Ela1ne)
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Most bulldogs have a somewhat 'inset' tail meaning that it has some fold or wrinkle on the rump above where the tail projects from the body and this begins the "tail pocket area" often referred to...now wrap that area around to include the depression or pocket area under where the tail extends from the body and you have the entire area that doesn't get much air, tends to hold moisture/sweat and can become irritated, smelly, and when its this way its painful for the dog. Some dogs tail is quite tight against their body and it requires care and patience to get your fingers into that underside pocket to pull out loose hairs and clean a bit. Altho its important to cleanse the area with shampoo when bathing, its also important to rinse out that soap to avoid irritation. Some clean the area regularly with a baby wipe but if your dog's pocket remains clean and fresh, its best to not bother with it until bathtime IMHO. HTH

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 9:29 AM

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well how about ...had no idea....

by Pat (Login gusweppler)
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thanks Elaine..
I seriously had no idea where it was
where to find it
my bulldogs are very clean and washed around there..
but will pay special attention to that specific area in the future too
thanks again

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 12:15 PM

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as odd as this sounds..I have NOT cleaned the bullies ears right...

by (Login gusweppler)
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I had a vet appointment and apparently thought you could just rub the solution on a cloth and clean the inside of the ear out.
well it turns out they want the ear saturated...with the ear solution due to the folds ..in the ears.
never really gave it much thought..
had some yeast infections in ears though here......
so from now on..will pour in the solution and let the bully shake it outside..then massaged in the rest of the way and cleaned out with a cloth then..
supposed to loosen all the gunk..

how do you clean your bullies ears??

Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 4:37 AM

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here's what I do

by Heather (Login hezzbullies)
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I take the tip of the bottle and put it in the ear and squirt in the solution while the head is tilted such that the ear is pointing up. I then go to the base of the ear and start to squeeze with my thumb and index finger. The base is thick and will feel like cartlidge. You will probably hear the solution and squishy noise, I do this for a minute or so, my dogs love that part.

I then take cotton or a soft towel and twist inside the ear to remove the dirt. My dog's will sometimes shke their heads and more stuff might come out then, that's really gross. I usually follow up with a spray of benadryl or gentamycin if needed, depending on if it is allergy season or I suspect an ear infection.

We usually do this once a week, or as needed.

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thanks Heather

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will try this first..
since I have the solution in the bottle
they are for sure not happy about it being squirted in the ear..
but will continue to try to do ths..
thanks for your reply

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cotton balls

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I saturate a cotton ball and use that in the ear. I make sure to squeeze the cleaner so it does get down deep and I massage the ear and then take the cotton ball out, let her shake and then finish cleaning the inside with another cotton ball or q-tip making sure not to go too far down. Repeat on the other side.

I learned the cotton ball trick from a vet b/c I had a girl who would hide when she saw the ear solution bottle come out. LOL She wasn't stupid, I couldn't get anywhere near her to just put a drop or two in. Cotton balls were the trick and I still use it.

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Yep, cotton balls work great...

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...it's how our vet recommended we do it.









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cool idea..maybe give that a try too

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NOBODY is happy when they see that bottle of solution coming..lol here either..
maybe will give this a try
great suggestion
thanks..

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Oooh LOVE this trick!!

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I'll for sure have to try it next time!!  Thanks!!

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what solution do you all use?

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We use Epi Otic...

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...available from the vet.


p.s. love your signature graphic. very cool!

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Posted on Nov 8, 2009, 7:38 AM

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here too

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use the same solution here too

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Epi Otic

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Thank you! :)

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Panic mode

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I may have the chance to foster a 4 day old runt. She is 8 oz I believe. May is the word here. If so I need some quick tips. Such as what has worked best for you, and what to avoid.

Thanks

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why would she be taken away from teh parents

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Holly was 6oz when she was born and is now 4 and great, standard size girl who is a Champion. I always watch the runt, as many times they turn out to be the best.

she will need to be kept warm, feed every 3 hours until she doubles her wt ten you can feed every 3 during the day and go to 5 at night. She if at all possible should be left with the litter mates, she needs the socialization.

A single puppy is a nightmare to raise, they dont learn the skills and socialization with other dogs.

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Seems better

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The problem is she needs so much more attention. She seems to be doing better, I searched the files, and he gave her some Kayro, and she seemed to rally some and eat better. It looks like the crisis has passed I hope, It's just the guy and his wife, and she works so I was gonna try to foster the pup, hopefully now it won't be needed. Thanks though as I'll still have plenty of questions even though Buddy [my pup] is 7 months old. It's so good to have information, the kayro may have saved her.

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Bullie's prolapsed urethra

by Sara (Login rrogersne)

Zetty is going in the morning to have a stitch put in to fix the prolapse. I was wondering if someone that's been through this with their dog can give me some advice and info? Thanks in advance.

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no advise or info but

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could you please give us an update after the procedure? i've been dealing with this with my bully & i might have to get something done if it won't stay in. i'd like to know how it goes. also, where are you located? because my vet has never done anything with a prolapse ,so i have to find one who has experience. thanks & good luck!

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Re: Bullie's prolapsed urethra

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don't let him try to scratch at it with his hind leg and don't let him hump anything. He will be fine.

Posted on Nov 6, 2009, 7:35 PM

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Re: Bullie's prolapsed urethra

by Sara (Login rrogersne)

I thank you for the info. I have to laugh though because Zetty is sooo square and unflexable that he cannot even scratch his own ear or lick his special place if he tried. I'll keep everyone updated on his recovery.

Also Becky we are in southwest nebraska.

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There is some wonderful information on the Home Page

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of this website, about 2/3 down the page under Health issues, relating to this malady and suggested remedies/procedures/aftercare. If you cannot locate it, use the "search" function at the top of this forum page, typing in "prolapse urethra" and you can read comments in a past discussion on this same topic. happy.gif

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We did this

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We had to do this same procedure with one of our males. It was very simple. He did fine with it. The only thing my vet told me afterwards was to try to keep him from having erections as it could pop the stitch. He was very young when the procedure was done and he lived with it until he passed away at an old age, and never had one single problem. Never bled again. Every so often I would check to make sure the stitch was still there and it was.

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neutering

by Nancy (Login bertnancynacho)
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Is 6 months to young???

Posted on Nov 6, 2009, 4:28 PM

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That's about the age that most bully owners prefer.

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Six months is early enough to avoid sexual maturity, but old enough to better withstand anesthesia. Best wishes.

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Not in my opinion,

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that is when my vet prefers to fix them. My vet likes to do it around six months and he also checks for retained puppy teeth so he can extract them if they need it, while they are out.

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No, but...

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If the palate needs to be done, 6 months may be a bit young. If there's no reason to neuter at 6 months (eg: marking behavior, medical issues, etc), I would try to hold off so that exposure to anesthesia is limited. I had Q done at 14 0r 16 months (I forget) for medical reasons, and I had his palate evaluated and resected at the same time.

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