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Probably the same person we use. He charges $18 now (use to be even cheaper than that). A prominent G-hound vet that I have personally known for 19 years. I know the vet, he would not be charging for the check as this is near cost price for the vaccine. I do the inventory at the clinic where I work and they (vaccs) are not so cheap. He possibly buys his stock in bulk and gets more of a discount. Not sure how he does it but it is a great price. Are the above prices what he does at the pool? I can't get that with a staff discount at my own clinic. giraffez they have to check your dog as a sick dog should not be vaccinated. It also gives you the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have etc

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No his is a bit further down, front legs are pretty good! I do sypathise with your girl, My first female Dobe had wobblers and had problems/pain with all four legs and neck Sounds like we have been through the same ordeal. It was a hard time in my life because that dog was so special to me. To this day, nearly two years later, I secretly shed a tear when we euthanase animals at work (vet clinic).

Brutus has one back paw that takes ages, and then it is put back in a gumby can't quite feel where it is way. The 'good' one is delayed, but much better than the first. Trust me I have cried buckets at times. I went to put him to bed one night after reducing his medication and he had started yelping and the odd scream - I crumpled, couldn't go to bed and was very upset. Prior to his episodes, he had been to the vet and started on Rimadyl and cartophen due to being stiff especially in the mornings. Brutus has now had 3 pred tablets and he is like a new dog, I just hope he maintains it on a lowered dose. The little bugger barked at 4am woke me up, then raced out the door and off after a bloody fox! I thought when the thrill of the chase wears off you are going to crash-but he hasn't, he has come on short walks and even managed to steal the ball last night. The rimadyl twice daily wasn't even touching his pain. I am hoping when we reduce/stop Tramal he stays pain free. I hope the time we have left with him be it weeks. months or years are pain free and full of fun for him, that is my heartfelt wish in all of this. Good luck with your boy I went through this a few years ago and it is so heart breaking because in all other ways my dog was still so healthy. I had the bed wetting too, the pain with certain movements etc. If I could offer advice I would say make sure they are on good pain killers, keep them warm, avoid slippery surfaces at all costs (tiled/polished floors) and keep them on the lean side. The pinching that your vet describes T & S is what I was told is felt in the region of the disc prolapse (this is what my dog had, not saying yours has the same thing). I went to see a specialist but the prognosis was not great for my girl as it was quite advanced. Even after corrective surgery the problem can shift to another area of the spine. My dog was an 11 yo Dobe X and I decided not to proceed with surgery as it would have been painfull & scary for her to be stuck at a vet hospital on her own for so long whilst recovering. The surgery would have cost several thousands of dollars, I think $3-4000 plus but can't remember exactly. (This was 2 years ago) You really need x-rays to diagnose spinal problems but there are some tell tale signs. What you have already described as well as knuckling, stiffness, wearing out of the top parts of nails (ie dog is dragging it's feet instead of picking them up) are some common signs to look for. My dogs spinal problem was in her neck so it caused a lot of nerve damage which affected all four of her limbs. Hopefully yours and rommimum's case is not as bad as what my dog had. I totally sypathise with what you are both going through because nobody wants to see their dog in pain. It sounds like you have found a caring vet who is willing to listen and this is a good support for you which you will need down the track.

If you find your dog is really wiggly it may help to back your dog with it's dum into a corner so it can't back away from you. I understand about the closing of the eyelids shut tightly. It happened to me with a Amstaff that I could barely pry his eyelids apart. It can be frustrating when they wiggle and close their eyelid but the firmer the grip you can get the easier it is to open. Also my father was on Prednefrin Forte after eye surgery and he was getting it at $5 a script on his pension card. I was shocked that it sells for about $50 at my vet clinic. You may be able to get your vet to write a script for you to get the eye drops from your chemist which may work out cheaper for you if you are going to be on them long term.

I have forgotten what it's called but a customer came to the vet clinic looking for a cream they use on cows udders when they get all dry and yucky which helps keep them soft. Someone on here may know what this stuff is called but I have forgotten. Apparently she (the customer) was recommended it for her Dobermanns elbows by a breeder and it's supposed to be really good stuff.

Have a look at this link. You may need to rotate the page to read it easier. http://www.wsava.org/PDF/Misc/VGG_09_2007.pdf

Have a look on you-tube and you will see cases of reverse sneezing. The dust/lint on floor may have triggered it. Next time your at the vets just mention what happened and have them give your dog a once over to make sure heart/lungs etc are ok. If your think your dog is having difficulty breathing lift it's lip up and check the colour of it's gums. If they are nice and pink that is good, if they are blueish than get to a vet asap. Oh also some vets haven't seen reverse sneezing before because by the time you get there for a consult the episode is over and the dog looks fine.

10 weeks of age they get C3 16 weeks of age they get C3 15 months of age they get C3 Never get vaccinated again. If you believe in above then why do you bother to vaccinate at all? (see first quote) I believe it's due to the maternal antibodies present, that is why there is a course of vaccines. I don't think the manufacturers report that 1 shot at 6 weeks will equal total immunity. I suspect puppies are picking up the virus because a.)some people are not vaccinating dogs in our communities at all or incorrectly, or b.) I see puppies at pet shops at 6 weeks of age being led around whilst their owners shop and let their dog sniff and come into contact with every other dog they see. Some owners have no regard for protecting their puppies from illness what so ever. A vet I know did a 1 year post overseas in a country that spends big $$ on their dogs but vaccinations are not common. He said he saw many parvo and distemper cases and the dogs really suffer when affected. I'm all for being minimal but I think vaccination, heartworm treatment etc should be discussed with a trusted vet. If you do not trust yours then shop around until you find one that you do.

I have a ball obsessed dog. She has slightly worn teeth (canines) and she is not 2 years old yet. I do contribute it to ball play (as does my vet).

Hi, I'm sure there are many people who have been in this situation. Can you please tell me what happened to your dog, the treatment given and the outcome. I'm tossing up about what to do with my dog. Thanks to all who respond.

Ok that's good. Maybe the change in weather is affecting him a bit.

Aproduct called Glyde. It's available from Vet clinics and has Glucosamine/Chondroiten/Green lipped mussel etc. Also pentosan shots from vet. Get the weight off a.s.a.p. Make sure bedding is raised off the ground outside also. Dogs the dog have any symptoms such as knuckling (even slight movements), are the nails wearing down unevenly, is the dog more stiff turning the head to one particular side?

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It's nutrionally balanced and it contains less protein and fat. Hills I/D is bascially just cooked chicken and rice. Now is not the time to let a feeding philosophy interfere with your dog's health Skwo. I'd be feeding the cans and reviewing all the your worming/flea treatments too. Don't use the spot stuff and cut it down to an absolute minimum of chemicals in her system. Agree with PF. There is a dry food version in the Hills range also if you don't like the canned version. A fresh cooked peice of meat is not balanced.

I had a dog have her anal glands removed years ago. I don't remember how much it cost but yes it did solve the problem.

Kavik a friend of mine had an allergy test done on her dog and it came back that he was highly allergic to most types of grasses. If it's within the budget maybe you could try this and blood tests to make sure there isn't anything systemically wrong with your dog. I would have thought that a yeast infection would have been picked up by skin scrapings/swabs taken at the vets. I know you said you tried the diet thing already but did you try a low allergy diet? Royal Canin and Hills have them and I have heard they can help.

I guess they want to you to use more and buy more. Maybe cut back even more then? No they don't want you to buy more. The amounts listed on the bag is a guideline. You then look at your dog and assess whether you need to cut back or increase quantity depending on its body score or body condition. The same would apply with barf. You don't just stick to a rigid amount. You need to consider the amount of energy your dog requires for growth, heavy exercise, recovering from surgery, pregnancy etc. It's not black and white and there are times when adjustments need to be made.

If it is an injury maybe it happened before you got the dog (you have only had it for a week or so) and the deformity is only showing up now due to growth. Maybe it would pay to call the breeder just so that you can obtain the most accurate history which you can pass on to the vet. It could be possible the pup had a fall or was dropped by a small child etc. Good luck with your second opinion.

I agree with poodlefan. I wouldn't have waited so long, I don't muck around with eyes.

Although there is no specific test for epilepsy there are many tests to rule out other causes which could lead to the diagnosis of Idiopathic epilepsy (seizures of unknown cause). "How is the cause diagnosed? The initial workup of a patient with seizures includes a thorough physical examination, a meticulous medical history, screening blood work and a urinalysis. A complete blood count can reveal signs of infection or inflammation. A chemistry profile helps to investigate metabolic causes of seizures by testing for biochemical markers of liver, kidney, glucose, and electrolyte disturbances. Changes in the urine can also reflect kidney, liver or other metabolic abnormalities. In addition, if there is any possibility of exposure, a blood sample may reveal toxic levels of lead. If an obvious cause isn't discovered with the initial testing, further tests can prove useful. An important element in the clinical evaluation of just about any patient with a central nervous system disorder is the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Changes in CSF protein concentration, blood cell population and pressure indicate specific diseases of the CNS. CSF is collected while dogs are under general anesthesia. They are positioned on their side and an area at the base of the skull and upper neck is clipped and surgically scrubbed. Once the head is positioned just so, a needle is carefully placed into the space between the base of the skull and the first cervical vertebra. The fluid is then collected through the needle and submitted to a laboratory for analysis. To measure CSF pressure, a manometer can be attached to the needle; pressure is often elevated in the case of brain tumors, for example. While the patient is anesthetized, an electroencephalogram (EEG) also can be performed. Although EEG equipment is usually found only at teaching hospitals or large referral centers, the test can yield useful information. To perform an EEG, small wire electrodes are placed in the skin at various points overlying the brain, and electrical activity of the brain is observed. The pins penetrate the skin, but they are very small and non-traumatic. In fact, EEGs can usually be performed in awake dogs. This test is simple and risk-free to perform (it's similar to an EKG of the heart), but interpretation usually requires the services of a specialist in neurology. The last diagnostic option available to investigate seizures is a brain scan. Computerized tomography (CT scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are just becoming available in veterinary medicine. These diagnostic imaging techniques yield a wealth of information and can be very sensitive indicators of structural CNS diseases. However, as with all other tests, these scans are negative in cases of idiopathic epilepsy. Brain scans also require the use of general anesthesia." Kirislin my brothers GSD lived with epilepsy for many years and I know how frightening it can be when they have fits. At one point my dog began sensing that he was about to fit and began warning us when it was going to happen. Hope your dog is ok.

Please get your dog tested for epilepsy. If it comes back positive there is medication.

In case you haven't read the name on your BARF packet it's Dr Billinghurst. A Vet . I agree with settrlvr, feed your dog what it does best on.

We see heaps of staffy's at my work for skin issues. We refer to it as "staffy skin". Hope your puppie's problem is sorted out and the itching stops

I think to sum up the discussion - 'working your dog' refers to pretty much any activity that involves training and requires structured or measured responses. This might or might not involve paid 'work'. A 'working dog' on the other hand is a dog that is used by its owner to in the process of deriving a living. The understanding of what that meant varied. eg: Some consider greyhounds to be working dogs, some not so much. Thanks Reddii for catch up, too many pages to read otherwise.